In a message dated 1/6/04 8:16:48 AM Pacific Standard Time,
sfredette@earthlink.net writes:
> i was wondering what an appropriate chain for
> a a bike with a 52-39 chainring and a 13-30
> 5 speed cogset would be. the rear derailleur
> is a long cage crane and it seems to me that a
> lot of vintage chains are made for smaller
> capacities. what was used on touring set-ups
> in the 1970's (and before)? conversely, are there
> chains manufactured now that are appropriate
> for older bikes? everything seems to trend towards
> narrower chains, obviously because of the need
> to make cogsets more compact. as always, any
> help is appreciated,
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