I thought of getting a new chain for my bike in preparation for a long journey.
Anyone can help me with the choices that I can have regarding quality, brand
and the price.

Next if my old chain gives way, what tools do I have to use in order to fix up
my new chain? Many thanks in advance.

a shimano xt

or a kmc 9spd chain will do....

i think its better to get it installed at a bikeshop, so that if the chain snaps halfway through your trip. you have someone to blame...

but what you need is a chainbreaker... a good one, try one of the parktool ones meant for bikeshops.

Thanks Xalmon for the advice.
Will get it done at the shop.

I would instead suggest doing yourself, given the chance.
Chain cutting is not a regular task, so having a multi-tool w the cutter is good insurance for long rides IMHO.

When you go for trips, you can't carry a mechanic in your bag, so knowing how to fix a broken chain is important. It just require some practice.

try on a spare chain, or an old chain, thats how you should practice imo...

because if you're going to cut and do your current chain when you're not good at it yet, a bit dangerous i feel. I've had chains snapping for no reason. And they were like almost new.

Roughly how much does a parktool chainbreaker cost?

Is there any link where I can find information and detail
instructions on diy.

After thinking about it, it is still wiser to
get to learn how to get it done by myself. Broken chain and
you will be able to proceed with your journey.

Thanks guys for the suggestion and encouragement.

:cheers:

are you running 8 or 9 speed??
There is a plated kmc chain...i think it for 7/8 speed.
It comes it a purple box...bought it at $12 at GHC....as well comes with a missing link.
breaking chain is not rocket science....try a few time...I am sure you can do it.

Thanks for the lead, I have both the seven and nine speed cassette on
different bike.
What should I look out for at GHC?
What other tools to get in order to install the chain beside the chain breaker?
Any help will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

you want i can borrow you mine. :lol:

Thanks Henry for your kind gesture. Will contact you when the need arise.
You are certainly helpful

:cheers:

hi.. or u can get the SRAM chain with powerlink. ask the shop to measure to length for u. then u can buy one more exactly the same length as spare.
the powerlink doesnt need tools. jus hold the chain n press with both thunbs n push n the chain will be set free.

Otherwise can get the powerlink itself. I think its available for less than $10.

I've got a heavy duty home-use chain breaker from Ben at C2 before, it goes well with 7, 8, or 9 speed chains. Its that kind where you can "run it over with a truck n it'll still come back one piece" kind.
Best part is, when I'm 90 yrs old n dying, I can still sell it in sgcycling classified! Cool yeh? :lol2:

shimano , sram and kmc chains.. wad's the difference for using each chains n wad's their strength n weakness?

kmc make really nice and long lasting chains...kmc gold highly recommanded!!!! shiman xt chains are nice but corrodes far too easily...

no problem Pat :lol:
:good:

Many a poster have given their input on the type of chain you should get Pat, and good choices they are too, but it is adviseable that you bring a couple of them on your journey.