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PhilWalterNZ
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by PhilWalterNZ on Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:44 pm

I know there is not going to be a lot of choice, but are there any nice light options on 8 speed chains ?

got a SRAM PC850 on an old bike running downtube shifters. I've also read its possible I could run a 9 speed chain.
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by Weenie on Sun Sep 14, 2014 5:44 pm


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by bm0p700f on Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:14 pm

KMC 8 speed SL chain is about as good as it gets. 8 speed chains are never going to be light. Even 9 speed chains are not that light.
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by kgt on Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:15 pm

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by bikerjulio on Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:17 pm

Run a 9-spd. It will be quieter and shift better.
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by PhilWalterNZ on Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:28 pm

Okay, thanks. I can see a KMC 9 speed SL chains for sale, but not an 8 speed version. Hopefully 9 speed will work okay.
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by kman on Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:14 am

I was going to suggest the KMC X9SL or whatever it is. Should work fine.
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