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C5alive Marketplace => Wanted - Sinclair C5 Parts & Accessories => Topic started by: marcdonnelly on 05, May, 2010 - 09:22:53

Title: c5 chain needed
Post by: marcdonnelly on 05, May, 2010 - 09:22:53

If any one has a used or new  c5 chain  can they please let me know

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: Retro Andy on 06, May, 2010 - 06:13:56

The thing most do is buy two cycle chains and make one the right lenght for a C5, get a desent quality chain and you wont have any problems.

Retro Andy

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: iDENTITi on 06, May, 2010 - 14:25:58

I know it sounds stupid... But if your going to use a bicycle chain from a shop, pay attention to the width of the chain.  I haven't had chance to measure the chainrings on the C5 (I misplaced my digi callipers) but I have a feeling they'l be 1/8th inch which is single speed bicycle chain.  Don't quote me on that.  I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be able to come up with the measurement.

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 06, May, 2010 - 19:27:25

Hi there just take the old chain with you to the shop //

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: Retro Andy on 07, May, 2010 - 05:59:56

If you have any paperwork with your C5, I think I've seen the chain size and measurements in there somowhere, can have a look later for you if you like.

Retro Andy

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: marcdonnelly on 07, May, 2010 - 09:32:01

Thanks andy that would be great if you could .

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: Retro Andy on 08, May, 2010 - 09:45:53

Info from the Sinclair technical specification:- Chain 12.5mm (1/2") pitch x 3mm (1/8") 181 links.
hope this helps.

Retro Andy.

Title: Re: c5 chain needed
Post by: marcdonnelly on 08, May, 2010 - 10:06:25

cheers