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Offline andy168

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Chain/Brake Pad recommendations?
« on: October 23, 2011, 21:40:13 »
Recommendations would be much appreciated for the following

Chain & sprockets / Brake Pads, front & rear for my DL1000 Gt K7
If it makes any difference my weight with all bike gear is over 20 stone
(No smart remarks about the weight please) : :shock:

Nothing too expensive as I’ve my daughter wedding to help pay for next year :lala:

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Re: Chain/Brake Pad recommendations
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 22:39:17 »
For chain, get a DID VX X-ring chain, very good value for money, excellent chains and because it's X-ring it will last longer (obviously if you take care of it well.) For sprockets, get a good front, like a Renthal or JT Sprockets one if you can, the front wears faster than the rear. On the rear any steel sprocket will do, don't bother with aluminium ones, they don't last as long and the weight saving is not worth it for a road bike. Again, Renthal or JT Sprockets are good brands, but there are plenty of other decent brands out there. Nowadays most sprocket companies have a fairly good standard so you don't need to worry too much about which sprockets you buy (those are just my preferred ones.)

For brake pads there's only one real option and that's EBC HH pads. They cost a little more, but they last much much longer so in the long run they will save you a lot. They are also the best pads in terms of stopping power that I've used so far and get the thumbs up from a lot of other people on here.
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Re: Chain/Brake Pad recommendations?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2011, 19:11:54 »
+1 for both, ideal for the 'strom  :thumb:
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Re: Chain/Brake Pad recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2011, 17:04:45 »
Quote from: "Juvecu"

For brake pads there's only one real option and that's EBC HH pads. They cost a little more, but they last much much longer so in the long run they will save you a lot. They are also the best pads in terms of stopping power that I've used so far and get the thumbs up from a lot of other people on here.

... as long as you are not riding in wet conditions - this pads takes a small "pause for reflection" before deceleration.

Brake pads from "Braking" doesn't have this airs and graces, but they are more expensive...

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Re: Chain/Brake Pad recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2011, 08:04:45 »
Quote from: "Juvecu"
For chain, get a DID VX X-ring chain, very good value for money, excellent chains and because it's X-ring it will last longer (obviously if you take care of it well.) For sprockets, get a good front, like a Renthal or JT Sprockets one if you can, the front wears faster than the rear. On the rear any steel sprocket will do, don't bother with aluminium ones, they don't last as long and the weight saving is not worth it for a road bike. Again, Renthal or JT Sprockets are good brands, but there are plenty of other decent brands out there. Nowadays most sprocket companies have a fairly good standard so you don't need to worry too much about which sprockets you buy (those are just my preferred ones.)

For brake pads there's only one real option and that's EBC HH pads. They cost a little more, but they last much much longer so in the long run they will save you a lot. They are also the best pads in terms of stopping power that I've used so far and get the thumbs up from a lot of other people on here.


juvecu,did you buy your chain and sprocket on line ? if so which supplier did you use,thanks

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Re: Chain/Brake Pad recommendations?
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2011, 21:14:35 »
I buy chains and sprockets on eBay normally, I go with the best price I can find and it's convenient for me. I've tried finding things like that online at other retailers, but the time and effort isn't worth the possible £5 saving you could eventually dig up (if you're lucky.) Buying from Top Sellers on eBay is normally good peace of mind too.
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