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Old 04-05-2011, 03:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Sprockets and chain

I am thinking about new sprockets and chain.

Would like to know your opinions about your preferred make of chain and sprockets and why.
Are they all pretty similar or are some much better than others?

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Whenever I've had to replace a chain in the past I've always gone with DID and Renthal sprockets. I just feel that DID make an excellent product and their chains always seem to last well.
Renthal don't really need any introduction.

I have recently spotted Tri-metal sprockets from a company called Super Sprox. I've not tried one but they look pretty cool and their theory of a steel outer mated to an alloy centre makes a lot of sense.
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:55 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Top of the line DID 530 is the only aftermarket chain ive used. Always kept the sprockets stock on all bikes ive owned. The stockers have considerably better longevity that aftermarket. For me longevity & reliability are the name of the game.
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Old 04-05-2011, 11:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Whenever I've had to replace a chain in the past I've always gone with DID and Renthal sprockets. I just feel that DID make an excellent product and their chains always seem to last well.
Renthal don't really need any introduction.

I have recently spotted Tri-metal sprockets from a company called Super Sprox. I've not tried one but they look pretty cool and their theory of a steel outer mated to an alloy centre makes a lot of sense.
Supersprox USA

You can buy them in Demon Tweeks here in the UK.
Those are pretty cool... Like the concept a lot.
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I have been using super sprox offroad for a few years and very happy.

This one is +2 with stock 525 chain.

They are not anywhere near as light as alloy, but lighter then stock. I look after my chain and sprockets well, but cannot get alloy to last on a litre bike.

I usually deal direct with the U.S distirbutor.

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