Re: [CR] Stronglight 105 Inner + 93 Outer on 93 Crank

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:17:38 -0700
From: "verktyg" <verktyg@aol.com>
To: Emerson Johnston <emerson.johnston@gmail.com>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <verktyg@aol.com>
References: <baa8b2d0909220953p182a6ce9y922c2dff138347d1@mail.gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Stronglight 105 Inner + 93 Outer on 93 Crank


Emerson,

I've been using SRAM PC-48, PC-58 and PC-68 chains on Stronglight 93 and 105 chainrings for a number of years without a problem. Since these SRAM chains have a Sedis Sport heritage, they are pretty much KOF.

These models are discontinued but still available. They were rated for 6-7-8 speed setups. They shift great on regular cogs.

SRAM introduced a newer "8 speed" series to replace them: PC-830, PC-850, PC-870 and PC-890. These resemble the original Shimano Uniglide chains from the mid 70s with the expanded side plates.

While not exactly KOF, they shift even better than the previous series. I'm using some PC-850s now.

The higher model numbers indicate more expensive nickel plated versions.

Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA

Emerson Johnston wrote:
> A question for francophiles.
>
> Has anyone used a Stronglight 105 inner ring on a 93 crank with a modern 8
> speed chain. I think the chain might get stuck between the outer an inner
> rings?
>
> The teeth are beveled on both sides of the 105 ring so that if a 105 ring
> were used on a 93 crankarm the effective separation between the chain rings
> is increased slightly I dont think having both 105 inner and outer rings
> would work but having just the 105 inner might.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Emerson Johnston
> Kanata/Ottawa
> Brithsh N. America