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Update: I purchased a second shimano chain and lengthened it to 120 links from the factory 116. It now shifts perfectly smooth with the 52 tooth front sprocket and it feels amazing! Have no problem hitting top speed now without ghost pedaling. Super happy with this mod!

120 links sounds perfect. I kind of like the idea of having the Shimano hyperglide chain since it's a hybridglide cassette in the back. Yes, 8 speed and 52t front. Maybe it's my imagination, but it feels smoother to me than the stock chain did. Since I already bought one shimano chain, can I...

The problem is the stock chain is 116 links and I need 119. I thought it might make the chain a little rough if I add 3 quick links in a row. I was thinking the better way to do it might be to buy 2 chains and take three off the second one and add it to the first one?

Okay, ordering another Shimano cn-hg71 chain so I can take 3 links off it and add it to my existing hg71 chain. Also ordering the Shimano connecting pins. Quick question: I read some shimano chains can't be taken apart because the pins don't come out. Is that the case with this hg71 one?

Thank you for the number of links help. Should I go with a 9 speed shimano ebike chain (CN-E6070-9) assuming it's longer, or should I simply add three quick links in a row to my 8 speed shimano chain? I wasn't sure if the 9 speed chains are actually longer, or if each link is a different...

I replaced the front sprocket with a 52t, but the new shimano chain seems a little short in the largest rear cog 52T feels really good. It gives a perfect gear range in my opinion. You are correct- I put the sprocket on the outside instead of the inside for a few reasons. First, there are no...

I replaced the front sprocket with a 52t, but the new shimano chain seems a little short in the largest rear cog.