Coloured chains. Buy or not to buy.

**omnivore** · 03-30-2012, 11:31 PM

I spoke with a Regina chain engineer and he insisted that cleaning a chain will shorten it's life. He said even using a toothbrush will push some dort and debris into the o-rings thus tearing or nicking them and allowing lube out and water in.
Now I just clean the sideplates so it looks nice, as Brian said, and I stay away from the space between sideplates where o-rings reside.

**GRAYZ** · 03-31-2012, 12:10 PM

Or you could try this

:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/chain-pickle/

**SunnY S** · 03-31-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by GRAYZ

Or you could try this

:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/chain-pickle/

You are a day early.

**morningstar** · 03-31-2012, 06:29 PM

Hey guys thanks for all the info and opinions. Been checking it all out and now have to make a decision. Don't want to put a crappy chain on just to have a red one. (And look good at Timmies, rite Mr.Azim?)
Love this site for all the opinions and info about experiences.

**2live&ride** · 03-31-2012, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by morningstar

Hey guys thanks for all the info and opinions. Been checking it all out and now have to make a decision. Don't want to put a crappy chain on just to have a red one. (And look good at Timmies, rite Mr.Azim?)
Love this site for all the opinions and info about experiences.

It seems like the Timmies comment really bothered you.
Learn to filter through the BS and take in the information that would help you.

As already mentioned, you can get a coloured RK chain for ~$150, It's decent...
I have had mine for 10,000 KM's and I only adjusted it once.
The chain is still in good shape and can probably last me the rest of this season but I'm doing a 520 conversion with a -1/+2 set up.

**morningstar** · 04-01-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by 2live&ride

It seems like the Timmies comment really bothered you.
Learn to filter through the BS and take in the information that would help you.

As already mentioned, you can get a coloured RK chain for ~$150, It's decent...
I have had mine for 10,000 KM's and I only adjusted it once.
The chain is still in good shape and can probably last me the rest of this season but I'm doing a 520 conversion with a -1/+2 set up.

Yes you are right I should filter through the BS, just don't get why some people say stupid things just because they aren't into it. Anyway that is his opinion. Thanks for the advice.
Yes I was looking at the RK chain. That is probably the route I will take. If I don't like it I can always put the old one back on. There is nothing wrong with it, I just want a red one. Not too expensive of a risk to take.
Thanks again for your input 2live&ride.

**RockerGuy** · 04-02-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by morningstar

Yes you are right I should filter through the BS, just don't get why some people say stupid things just because they aren't into it. Anyway that is his opinion. Thanks for the advice.
Yes I was looking at the RK chain. That is probably the route I will take. If I don't like it I can always put the old one back on. There is nothing wrong with it, I just want a red one. Not too expensive of a risk to take.
Thanks again for your input 2live&ride.

You've got to admit everyone will have a strong sense of opinion, no matter where u go. Learn not to take negativity too harsh and u should enjoy your stay here.

If u want somebody to agree with u all the time, ask your Significant other