Shimano Entry Level Chain

[rjb]

KMC "Z" chains branded as 123 on the box in Asda. 6/7/8 speed for the outrageous price of £4.00 . No joining link included as they have a pin which needs a chain tool.

[rjb]

Here it is. Branded One23 at Asda. Looks like a KMC "Z" series chain.

[Sweep]

worth a punt for bikes up to 8 speed?

£6.25

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144348283207 ... Swm4Rhe~oK

and free postage.

If anyone goes for I would be interested in reports back.

(I did buy a cassette from them recently but haven't yet fitted/ridden)

[Sweep]

Here it is. Branded One23 at Asda. Looks like a KMC "Z" series chain.
IMG_20220205_135950.jpg

How many speeds is that?

[Jdsk]

"One23 Bicycle Chain 7/8 Speed 114 Links":
https://groceries.asda.com/product/bike ... 0304470596

Jonathan

[Sweep]

"One23 Bicycle Chain 7/8 Speed 114 Links":
https://groceries.asda.com/product/bike ... 0304470596

Jonathan

thanks - may check out - I do have one 8 speed bike, though already plenty of spares for it.

[rotavator]

Here it is. Branded One23 at Asda. Looks like a KMC "Z" series chain.
IMG_20220205_135950.jpg

However the picture on Asda's website shows TAYA and a symbol resembling Saturn stamped on the links so may be they use more than one source.

[rjb]

Yes the ASDA link shows a TAYA chain in the picture but all the ones on sale I've seen in the Taunton store were the KMC versions so perhaps ASDA haven't updated the picture. Caveat Emptor as they say so check In store before handing your money over. Or if it comes with your grocery delivery I suppose you could always reject it if not what you were expecting.

[SimonCelsa]

Can't find these cheapo KMC chains at our local ASDA, and they even seemed to have disappeared from their website. I'm sure I saw them on my initial search but when I 'registered' and tried ordering a couple for 'click n collect' they disappeared!!

Anyhow, same thing here I think, a little dearer but still good value for a winter commuter: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231880818946 ... BMsKbo6tlf

edit: as an aside I've used Hopkinson cycles before and they've always been good

[Blondie]

I use the cheap KMC x9 chains and they work as well as anything else

[Sweep]

I use the cheap KMC x9 chains and they work as well as anything else

with regards to this and the Asda chain (if available) not being supplied with a link, but supposedly needing a pin driven through, could you use an SRAM smartlink?

[Blondie]

I use the cheap KMC x9 chains and they work as well as anything else

with regards to this and the Asda chain (if available) not being supplied with a link, but supposedly needing a pin driven through, could you use an SRAM smartlink?

KMC x9 comes supplied with quick link.