Need new chain

[Leep]

Hi guys
My chain snapped this morning which resulting in e walking 6 mile home .
It's a hells 29 carrera with 2 x 8 gears what size chain do I need please and are there a good strong one on the market
Thanks
Lee

 

[vickster]

Any 8 speed mountain bike chain, SRAM are a good make for example you should be able to get from Halfords today
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi.../sram-pc850-bike-chain---8-speed-907535.html?
or if cheaper needed https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi.../8spd-chain-114-links-silver/grey-423163.html

Chains don‘t snap often so its not really a question of one being stronger than another (keep it clean, lubed and use the gears correctly on hills for example)

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Broken chains are easy to fix by the roadside if carrying a chain tool and the appropriate size of quick link. Chain tools are often incorporated into multitools.

 

[Leep]

Any 8 speed mountain bike chain, SRAM are a good make for example you should be able to get from Halfords today
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi.../sram-pc850-bike-chain---8-speed-907535.html?
or if cheaper needed https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/gears-drivetrain-and-cables/sram-pc-830-7/8spd-chain-114-links-silver/grey-423163.html

Chains don‘t snap often so its not really a question of one being stronger than another (keep it clean, lubed and use the gears correctly on hills for example)

Thanks. It was my fault I reckon .I changed gear before the hill and then went for it half way up snap .
Halfords dont have the sram in stock but can get this by tomorrow from Amazon will this work

 

[Leep]

Broken chains are easy to fix by the roadside if carrying a chain tool and the appropriate size of quick link. Chain tools are often incorporated into multitools.

Am buying one today lol dont want to be caught out again

 

[Sharky]

My chain snapped this morning which resulting in e walking 6 mile home

Can't help but thinking you must have battery powered shoes!

Glad you got home. You could have tried flagging down a passing cyclist for a chain tool. I'm sure they would be happy to help.

 

[vickster]

Thanks. It was my fault I reckon .I changed gear before the hill and then went for it half way up snap .
Halfords dont have the sram in stock but can get this by tomorrow from Amazon will this work

Yep

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Broken chains are easy to fix by the roadside if carrying a chain tool and the appropriate size of quick link. Chain tools are often incorporated into multitools.

For 8 speed you don’t even need the quick link. Just using an existing pin in the chain is fine.

 

[Domus]

Saw a GCN bodge last week with a cable tie holding a chain together. Might get you home with gentle pedalling.

 

[cyberknight]

you also need a chain tool to make the chain the right length
https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing

 

[rockyroller]

Am buying one today lol dont want to be caught out again

did the same thing & never used it. didn't have a 6 mile walk tho, that's rough

 

[rockyroller]

last year, before covid, took 2 bikes into a shop for whatever reasons, on separate occasions, & the tech was great, he determined both bikes needed chains & quickly selected the correct chain & length, installed them & tweaked whatever he needed to tweak. both bikes work great. I shud bring my MTB in. love that shop

 

[yo vanilla]

Thanks. It was my fault I reckon .I changed gear before the hill and then went for it half way up snap .
Halfords dont have the sram in stock but can get this by tomorrow from Amazon will this work

I have that KME chain on my 95 Cannondale (the one in my avatar) actually. Pairs really nicely with my shimano gears.

 

[Leep]

I have that KME chain on my 95 Cannondale (the one in my avatar) actually. Pairs really nicely with my shimano gears.

Thanks mate I brought the KMC ONE