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I have a KMC x10e chain which is 162 links long. The chain is worn and I am trying to replace it. From what I can tell it is available only in 136 links. Is the way to get to 162 to buy two and combine them?
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I have a KMC x10e chain which is 162 links long. The chain is worn and I am trying to replace it. From what I can tell it is available only in 136 links. Is the way to get to 162 to buy two and combine them?
chain
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
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1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago
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up vote
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I have a KMC x10e chain which is 162 links long. The chain is worn and I am trying to replace it. From what I can tell it is available only in 136 links. Is the way to get to 162 to buy two and combine them?
chain
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
I have a KMC x10e chain which is 162 links long. The chain is worn and I am trying to replace it. From what I can tell it is available only in 136 links. Is the way to get to 162 to buy two and combine them?
chain
chain
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
asked 3 hours ago
Marcus Leon
24929
24929
3
1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago
add a comment |Â
3
1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago
3
3
1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Your local bike shop buys chain in bulk and can cut it off at precisely the length you need. Get a quick link at the same time so you can easily put the chain on or remove it.
They may have limited selection, though, especially as you’re looking at a speciality chain- a 10 speed chain designed for ebike torques. So they may not have this as a bulk item.
Otherwise, you’ll have to cut and conjoin two shorter chains. Be sure to get the same brand and model chain as slight differences in chain width or profile can cause shifting issues.
But back to the speciality chain issue. Many of us think there’s a great deal of “marketing†and much less “engineering†around ebike parts. Given that a top sprinter can easily put out 1500 watts, a high quality 10-speed chain should be able to handle many mid-drive motors which are 750-1000 Watts. My main caution would be to make sure your motor controller has a shift sensor so it de-torques during derailleur shifts.
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
6
down vote
Your local bike shop buys chain in bulk and can cut it off at precisely the length you need. Get a quick link at the same time so you can easily put the chain on or remove it.
They may have limited selection, though, especially as you’re looking at a speciality chain- a 10 speed chain designed for ebike torques. So they may not have this as a bulk item.
Otherwise, you’ll have to cut and conjoin two shorter chains. Be sure to get the same brand and model chain as slight differences in chain width or profile can cause shifting issues.
But back to the speciality chain issue. Many of us think there’s a great deal of “marketing†and much less “engineering†around ebike parts. Given that a top sprinter can easily put out 1500 watts, a high quality 10-speed chain should be able to handle many mid-drive motors which are 750-1000 Watts. My main caution would be to make sure your motor controller has a shift sensor so it de-torques during derailleur shifts.
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
Your local bike shop buys chain in bulk and can cut it off at precisely the length you need. Get a quick link at the same time so you can easily put the chain on or remove it.
They may have limited selection, though, especially as you’re looking at a speciality chain- a 10 speed chain designed for ebike torques. So they may not have this as a bulk item.
Otherwise, you’ll have to cut and conjoin two shorter chains. Be sure to get the same brand and model chain as slight differences in chain width or profile can cause shifting issues.
But back to the speciality chain issue. Many of us think there’s a great deal of “marketing†and much less “engineering†around ebike parts. Given that a top sprinter can easily put out 1500 watts, a high quality 10-speed chain should be able to handle many mid-drive motors which are 750-1000 Watts. My main caution would be to make sure your motor controller has a shift sensor so it de-torques during derailleur shifts.
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
6
down vote
up vote
6
down vote
Your local bike shop buys chain in bulk and can cut it off at precisely the length you need. Get a quick link at the same time so you can easily put the chain on or remove it.
They may have limited selection, though, especially as you’re looking at a speciality chain- a 10 speed chain designed for ebike torques. So they may not have this as a bulk item.
Otherwise, you’ll have to cut and conjoin two shorter chains. Be sure to get the same brand and model chain as slight differences in chain width or profile can cause shifting issues.
But back to the speciality chain issue. Many of us think there’s a great deal of “marketing†and much less “engineering†around ebike parts. Given that a top sprinter can easily put out 1500 watts, a high quality 10-speed chain should be able to handle many mid-drive motors which are 750-1000 Watts. My main caution would be to make sure your motor controller has a shift sensor so it de-torques during derailleur shifts.
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
Your local bike shop buys chain in bulk and can cut it off at precisely the length you need. Get a quick link at the same time so you can easily put the chain on or remove it.
They may have limited selection, though, especially as you’re looking at a speciality chain- a 10 speed chain designed for ebike torques. So they may not have this as a bulk item.
Otherwise, you’ll have to cut and conjoin two shorter chains. Be sure to get the same brand and model chain as slight differences in chain width or profile can cause shifting issues.
But back to the speciality chain issue. Many of us think there’s a great deal of “marketing†and much less “engineering†around ebike parts. Given that a top sprinter can easily put out 1500 watts, a high quality 10-speed chain should be able to handle many mid-drive motors which are 750-1000 Watts. My main caution would be to make sure your motor controller has a shift sensor so it de-torques during derailleur shifts.
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
edited 2 hours ago
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
answered 2 hours ago
RoboKaren
22.2k652126
22.2k652126
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
Marketing, sure, but also certification. Not for chains as far as I know, but at least helmets and tires must be tested to more rigorous standards than normal (in Switzerland, maybe EU).
– Nobody
17 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
I don’t see any extra cert marks on KMC’s site for this chain.
– RoboKaren
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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3
1: Buy a longer chain. 2: Buy two chains and splice them together. 3: Obtain the chain from someone who buys chain by the spool & cuts to length.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
Does you current chain have a KMC missing link connector?
– Squashman
2 hours ago
That is quite long for a "normal" bike. Are you counting an inner and an outer pair as one link? or as two links ?
– Criggie
22 mins ago