The Chain...

[DCBassman]

The Revell mixte recently acquired is a "10-speed" as in 2x5. But it had a 10sp chain on it, as in 10 sprockets. So, needs a proper 5-speed chain.
What's recommended by the vintage folks?

 

[midlife]

This sort of thing....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Z51-...16-Links-NEW-MTB-Road-1-2-x-3-32/351343640318

 

[I like Skol]

The Revell mixte recently acquired is a "10-speed" as in 2x5. But it had a 10sp chain on it, as in 10 sprockets. So,

Some people should not be trusted to sharpen crayons

 

[mjr]

Yes, KMC Z or the TAYA equivalent. SRAM PC8x0 if you want bling (where x is 3, 5, 7 or 9, higher is more bling).

 

[Cycleops]

And there was I thinking this was going to be about the classic Fleetwood Mac song, one of the most iconic bass lines ever

 

[DCBassman]

Oh, that was absolutely why I titled it that way!

 

[carpenter]

dommmm, dom de, dom, dee dee dee de de, dommmmmm


(sorry, just back from pub. Must have a listen now that it has been mentioned )

 

[Gunk]

I'd recommend a Sram PC850 ½ x 3/32” also comes with a quick link so easy to fit.

 

[rogerzilla]

I used to use black Sedisport cut from a bulk reel. They were about four quid each from most decent shops and ran like a dream. I miss "real" 10 speed...it never went wrong and my 14-17-21-24-28 freewheel meant I only really needed to shift at the front! 52 x 21 for the flat and 42 x 21 for uphill.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I miss "real" 10 speed...it never went wrong and my 14-17-21-24-28 freewheel meant I only really needed to shift at the front! 52 x 21 for the flat and 42 x 21 for uphill.

My drop bar Raleigh is still 10 speed and my Dawes is really modern, being 12!
I've never seen any need to have more gears than that, and as you say the things work reliably, don't wear out in five minutes, aren't expensive, and aren't super-fussy about slight misalignments. Low hassle derailleur gearing.

 

[Reynard]

And there was I thinking this was going to be about the classic Fleetwood Mac song, one of the most iconic bass lines ever

o/~ Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise. Running in the shadows, damn your love, damn your lies. And if you don't love me now, you will never love me again. I can still hear you saying, you will never break the chain... o/~

Always the F1 theme tune for me.

Aaaaaanyways, a standard 5 to 8 speed chain from Decathlon should probably do the job. They're by KMC, btw.

 

[Gunk]

My drop bar Raleigh is still 10 speed and my Dawes is really modern, being 12!
I've never seen any need to have more gears than that, and as you say the things work reliably, don't wear out in five minutes, aren't expensive, and aren't super-fussy about slight misalignments. Low hassle derailleur gearing.

I do love my simple 5 speeder, especially with a friction changer, like you say, low hassle.