Re: [CR]chain for wide range gear set up

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From: "jerrymoos" <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Bingham, Wayne R." <WBINGHAM@imf.org>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <D24CD8D2A42DBE408E31D99568D7AAFF20D1E4@mlsswn02p_adm.was.int.imf.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]chain for wide range gear set up
Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2004 19:07:48 -0600


Speaking of Sedis/Sachs snap rings, anyone else have a problem disengaging these? These seem more difficult than the Superlink to disconnect. I have only a little experience with them, so maybe there is a trick to this I don't know.

Regards,

Jerrry Moos
Houston, TX


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bingham, Wayne R."
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [CR]chain for wide range gear set up



>>>>The old Sedis chains always shifted very well and are still available as Sachs. There are other good chains, but I found these to be inexpensive, last a long time and shift really well, so they're my favorite. Stevan Thomas Alameda, CA<<<<<

I second that emotion.

The PC 48 and PC 58 chains are inexpensive, work very well and look appropriate as well. And you don't have to use the snap-link if you don't like the look. I have used them successfully on many vintage bikes.

Anyone remember back when Winning magazine used to do a double-page picture and profile of a pro team bike each month? They would list each component and, more often than not, the chain would be the lowest-cost Sedis! I sold many a basic Sedis chain by picking up a Winning mag and saying "see what the pros use".

Wayne Bingham
Falls Church VA