I've used the SedisSport/Sachs/SRAM chains for years with vintage drive-trains, and they work very well. The model numbers keep changing, but they all are essentially newer versions of the same basic chain type/design. Any of the chains in the "8 speed" category will work well, look appropriate, are readily available, and are a great value. - Wayne Bingham Lovettsville, Virginia USA
On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 9:38 AM, Jerome & Elizabeth Moos
<jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I believe I've used the SRAM PC48, PC58 and PC68. They are, I think, all
> the same chain except the finish. I believe the PC68 is completely nick
> el-plated. These chains are more or less the direct descendants of the o
> ld SedisSport by way of Sachs to SRAM.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, Texas, USA
>
> --- On Thu, 12/4/08, FujiFish1@aol.com <FujiFish1@aol.com> wrote:
>
> From: FujiFish1@aol.com <FujiFish1@aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [CR]Bike Chain (modern, suitable for a vintage drivetrain)
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 11:05 PM
>
> I've heard that a SRAM PC58 is right for the job, but have yet to buy one
>
> or
> try it. Others should know more, and hopefully will chime in.
>
> Ciao,
> Mark Agree
> Southfield MI USA
> ~ ~ ~
>
>
> Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:20:52 -0800 (PST)
> From: MAUREEN SNYDER <samaudan@verizon.net>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]Bike Chain
>
> Hi all,
> What would be suitable new (currently manufactured) chains t
> o use with 5 speed, ultra 6 and ultra 7 freewheels? Seems a shame to have
> t
> o go vintage on a chain for a "rider" bike.
> Thanks, Dan Grosser, Philadelphia, PA, USA