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[Closed] chain length question

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Ok this is probably a silly question. Ive got a orange 5 running a triple (10 speed) in a small frame size. I would like to order a chain for it this afternoon but am unsure if i should go for the 114 links or 116. What are the chances that it will be exactly one or the other?

Any recommendations? Im thinking
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-slx-hg75-10-speed-chain/rp-prod108676


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:31 pm
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[i]What are the chances that it will be exactly one or the other? [/i]

slim.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:32 pm
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What are the chances that it will be exactly one or the other?

Basically nil. There's always some spare chain to be removed.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:41 pm
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what do you think of these directional chains? any good?


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:46 pm
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I think all shimano 10 speed are, aren't they?

Not had any problems with the 105 one on my road bike (which is probably the equivalent).


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 1:48 pm
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nope.

Also a bit confused if a sram chain would work. I read about HGX chains (like i have at the moment)

humph


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 2:13 pm
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Accidentally fitted a directional Shimano HGX chain the wrong way, I used it that way for a few rides before I noticed, I couldn't tell any difference in terms of shifting.


 
Posted : 13/05/2014 4:25 pm