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THC chain??

Posted: 14 Mar 2010, 19:44
by xander77
Hi as the title says anyone used a THC O-Ring chain? saw this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THC-O-Ring-520-H- ... 3a58b19d6b on eBay and it seems very cheap for an O-ring, is it cause the quality is poor? I know the answer is prob yes but if anyone has used this make it would be nice to know?
THC Chain

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 14 Mar 2010, 20:38
by Eddie Evans
It is cheap because it is a Chinese brand. I have no experience of their chain.
I think the chances of it breaking are unlikely but the damage if it does can be high.
Could be worth trying?

My next chain will be a DID o ring. It may cost a bit more but I am expecting it to be value for money in the long term as it should last longer.

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 17:29
by delvey91
I have just bought one of these, will see how it goes. No off road use so should be a while i hope!

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 18:11
by xander77
[quote="delvey91"]I have just bought one of these, will see how it goes. No off road use so should be a while i hope![/quote]

OK let me know how it goes

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 18:34
by fallenmikethebike
delvey91 wrote:I have just bought one of these, will see how it goes. No off road use so should be a while i hope!
You have the case saver fitted :?: :roll:
From experience, Many years ago, I purchased at auction, a massive bench vice, which was something I needed at the time.
On inspection this vice was a Chinese import, and more than likely made from metal that had been hardened to the consistency of crackers[Chinese], one good clamping down stripped the threads straight of :shock: "Hoo, phlung Dung", was amongst the expletives flying around the garage, along with bits of vice.
Mike

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 19:15
by xander77
[quote="fallenmikethebike"][quote="delvey91"]I have just bought one of these, will see how it goes. No off road use so should be a while i hope![/quote]
You have the case saver fitted :?: :roll:
From experience, Many years ago, I purchased at auction, a massive bench vice, which was something I needed at the time.
On inspection this vice was a Chinese import, and more than likely made from metal that had been hardened to the consistency of crackers[Chinese], one good clamping down stripped the threads straight of :shock: "Hoo, phlung Dung", was amongst the expletives flying around the garage, along with bits of vice.
Mike[/quote]


Whats the case saver??

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 19:32
by SkidMark
Whats the case saver??[/quote]

Case saver is the sprocket cover - a sacrificial piece that takes the hit if the chain breaks and hopefully 'saves your case'...

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 19:39
by delvey91
I was under the impression the case saver was the metal bracket btween the casing and the cover?? But yes i do have that fitted

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 19:46
by knackeredMk1
Delvey +1

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 20:01
by SkidMark
ahhhhhh :o

just off to check if I have one...

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 20:12
by SkidMark
SkidMark wrote:ahhhhhh :o

just off to check if I have one...
ohhh crap I don't have one (ya learn somat everyday!)...only £9 from Lings through...that'll be on order tomorrow then!

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 20:16
by fallenmikethebike
SkidMark wrote:
SkidMark wrote:ahhhhhh :o

just off to check if I have one...
ohhh crap I don't have one (ya learn somat everyday!)...only £9 from Lings through...that'll be on order tomorrow then!
:D ;)

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 20:26
by delvey91
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Re: THC chain??

Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 22:30
by boundy
I've just fitted a DID X ring on my gasser, after having a cheap chain let go on my RF I'll never buy a cheappy again and the DID wasn't that expensive

Re: THC chain??

Posted: 18 Mar 2010, 13:21
by SkidMark
tx for the pics delvey - I have the bit on the left but not the bit on the right!

Regards

SkidMark