2018 Rad City chain upgrade

[fnkyhd]

I just broke my chain so I clown pedaled to the rad shop and got one. He said it should have 122 links but the old one had 118. the new one he sold me looks really cheap and very obviously not as beefy as the original, plus i think i ruined it trying to get it back together. Is there a better quality upgrade? These bikes take a lot of torque and when the electric motor shuts off (which it does sometimes on a hill) there is a sudden surge of torque on the chain. Any suggestions on where I might find a better quality chain? preferably one with a master link! thanks!

 

[Gionnirocket]

How many speed chain do you need?
The KMC "e" chains are nice
This is an 8 speed.... But they come in all flavors

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CDY1LLL/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=AHNZI6VWLAE6&psc=1

 

[fnkyhd]

my bike has 7 speeds but the KMC 7 has only 114 links

 

[Gionnirocket]

my bike has 7 speeds but the KMC 7 has only 114 links

You can buy the 8sp
They're both 1/2 x 3/32 but the 8sp is 122 links

 

[zbikeman]

Quick search revealed a SUMC 6/7/8 speed electric bike chain with 136 links and master link for $20:

Amazon.com: SUMC 6/7/8/9/10 Speed E-Bike Chain, 136 Links, Dark Silver : Sports & Outdoors

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[fnkyhd]

that Bike inn price is good until i see the shipping cost!

 

[Gionnirocket]

that Bike inn price is good until i see the shipping cost!

Most if not all ships from the EU

 

[Chazmo]

How many speed chain do you need?
The KMC "e" chains are nice
This is an 8 speed.... But they come in all flavors

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CDY1LLL/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=AHNZI6VWLAE6&psc=1

Ditto on the KMC e chain. Happy with mine. I don’t know why your guy used a chain with fewer links to replace the one you had. That’s sloppy.

You need a couple of tools to change a chain; a chain breaker tool to pop out links, and a master link pliers to remove (and installl) the master link.

Recommend you count the links to make sure you’ve got it right. Do you have the originall chain? If not, don’t use the “side-by-side” method as the clown who replaced your chain went too short (if your information is correct).