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Vintage Components - Bicycle Chains

Bicycle chains on this page: Campagnolo Record 9-speed | Campagnolo Centaur 10-speed chain | DID Lannier | HKK 5-speed | Izumi | KMC BMX Premium Z 3/32" | KMC X8 8-speed Silver | Regina America | Regina Extra | Regina Record | Regina SC | Regina SC Extra Oro | Regina Oro Hollow Pin chain plus non-hollow Oro links | Regina | Sachs | Sachs Delta | Sachs PC80R | Sachs PG | Sachs Sedisport | Sachs Sedisport Silver | Sedisport | Shimano Dura Ace HG-7700 | Shimano Ultegra HG701 11-speed | Shimano Uniglide #1 | Shimano Uniglide #2 | Shimano IG70 | SRAM PC 89R | SunTour AP02 | SunTour 8.8 | SunTour 8D | SunTour Asymetric 7/8-speed | Izumi Gold 1/8" x 1/2" | San Chu 1/8" x 1/2" | Union 7.9mm wide chain

Wippermann chains and master links are posted here.

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Chain Length

A guide to know how long to make your chain. This is how Campagnolo measures chain length, not how Shimano, SRAM and other manufacturers do. This is Campagnolo specific.

Chein length

Another chain length rule of thumb.This is easier to use than a tape measure. This is how Campagnolo measures chain length, not how Shimano, SRAM and other manufacturers do. This is Campagnolo specific.

Camoagnolo chain guide

Here's what the derailleur should look like when the chain is on the small ring and small rear cog. This is how Campagnolo measures chain length, not how Shimano, SRAM and other manufacturers do. This is Campagnolo specific.


Campagnolo Record C9 9-speed chain.

We have two: New | Very lightly used

Campagnolo Record C9 9-speed chain. New, $65.00/each

Part# 64150

  • Campagnolo part# CN99-RE09

Campagnolo Record chain

New, in the box

Campagnolo Record chain

Here's the treasure inside the box.

Campagnolo Record C9 9-speed chain. Very lightly used, $30.00/each

108 links.

Our chain wear measuring tool shows this chain to be very lightly used.


Campagnolo Centaur CN9-CEX 10-speed Chain. New, $65.00/each

Part# 64148

Campagnolo Centaur chain

Chains have come a long way.

Campagnolo Centaur chain

Here's the back of the box.


DID Lannier 116-link chain. "New", $25.00/each

We have two: "New" | Used

DID Lannier 116-link chain. "New", $25.00/each

  • We have "New" in quote marks because we cannot be absolutely certain that this chain has not been ridden. It measures new (see first picture) and looks new, but we do not know for a metaphysical certainty that it is new.
  • The links are 6.7mm wide at the center and 7.7mm at the pin.

Did Lannier chain

The chain measures new.

Did Lannier chain

Close-up

DID 8.0 Lannier 110 links + 24 links chain. Used, $35.00/For all 134 links as pictured below.


HKK 5-speed, 112-link chain. Used, $35.00/each

Our wear gauge shows this chain to be “Good”.


Izumi Nickle-Plated chain with 106 Links. Very lightly used, $25.00/each

5.6mm inner plate width, 8mm outer

The wear gauge says this chain has miles to go before it sleeps.


KMC BMX Premium Z 3/32" Chain. New, $15.00/each

The chain and its box

Another view of the chain and info on the back of the box.


KMC X8 8-speed Silver X-Series bicycle chain. New, $15.00/each

KMC writes:

  • SMOOTH, FAST, AND ACCURATE: With Double X Bridge construction, our chains increase shifting precision and shifting speed and our High Pin Power Riveting solves chain stretch and gives you more miles.
  • INNER & OUTER CHAMFERING: Ramps specifically engineered to engage with your chain rings and cassettes quickly and provide smooth shifting.
  • HIGH-END COATINGS: X8 Chains are available in our EcoProteq and our Hardy Nickel Plate options
  • HIGH PIN POWER RIVETING: Get more miles with our extra strength high-pin-power chains.
  • X-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS: Size: 1/2"x11/128" Length: 116 Link Weight: 286 grams.

News, in its factory package

Back of the package with product info.


Regina America Superleggera drilled chain. New, $175.00/each

  • 114+ links
  • Produced in the mid-1990s.

REgina America chain

Here's the lovely tin the chain comes in.

Regina America chain

The chain is comfortably nestled in the tin.

Regina America chain

Close-up of the links.

Regina America chain

Here's the chain. Even though it is new, we put a Cyclus chain-wear tool on it to show that it is indeed devoid of wear.


Regina Extra chain, 106 Links. Very lightly used, $50.00/each


Regina Record chain, 108 links. Used, $75.00/each

The chain is pictured with a Cyclus chainwear tool. You can see that it is in good condition.

Regina Record chain


Regina SC Chain. Nearly New, $50.00/each

  • 106 Links

REginaSC chain

The Cyclus chain guage tells the story, This chain has miles to go before it sleeps.

Regina SC chain

Here's a close-up of the Regina SC chain


Regina SC Extra Oro, 98 links. Very lightly used, $75.00/each

6.94mm inner link, 8mm outer

The wear gauge says this chain is ready to hit the road.

Close-up of one of thge links


Regina Oro Hollow Pin chain, 100 Links plus 14 links of non-hollow chain. New, $175.00/as described

Regina oro chain

Here's the chain with both the hollow and non-hollow pins


Regina chain. Nearly new, $130.00/each

  • 108 Links
  • Please look at the third picture of the chain and our chainwear indicator. There is no measurable wear.
  • The chain will come in a Regina Oro chain box.

Regina Oror chain

Not new, but darn close.

Regina Oro chain

Here's a close-up

Regina Oro chain

The chainwear indicator tells the story. This chain is nearly new.

Regina Oro Box

Here's the Regina Oro chain box that the chain will come in.

Regina Oro chain box

The other side of the box


Sachs 116-link chain. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

6.7mm width inner, 7.8mm outer link. 


Sachs Delta chain. Very lightly used

We have four: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4

Sachs Delta chain #1, 108 Links + 6 links. Very lightly used, $35.00 as pictured.

Sachs Delta chain #2, 108 Links + 6 links. Very lightly used, $35.00 as pictured.

Sachs Delta chain #3, 114 Links. Very lightly used, $35.00 as pictured.

Sachs Delta chain #4, 114 Links. Very lightly used, $35.00 as pictured.


Sachs PC80R slotted chain, 96 Links. Used, $35.00/each


Sachs PG chain. Used, $15.00/each

104 Links

Sachs PG chain

The Cyclus chain gauge calls this Sachs chain "Good".

Sachs PG chain

Another look at the Sachs PG chain.


Sachs Sedisport chains

We have five: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5

Sachs Sedisport chain #1, 114 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport chain #2, 114 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport chain #3, 114 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport chain #4, 118 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport chain #5, 110 links. Used, $25.00/each


Sachs Sedisport silver chain. Very lightly used

We have 6: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6


Sachs Sedisport silver chain #1, 116 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport silver chain #2, 118 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport silver chain #3, 116 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport silver chain #4, 116 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport silver chain #5, 116 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each

Sachs Sedisport silver chain #6, 114 links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each


Sedisport 112-link chain. Used, $30.00/each

  • The links are 6.7mm wide at the center and 7.3mm at the pin.
  • The Cyclus chain gauge shows this chain is "Good".

Sedisport chain

The Cyclus chain gauge tells the story. This chain is good.

Sedisport chain

Close-up of the chain links.

An ad for Sedis chains published a few decades ago.


Shimano Dura-Ace HG-7700 chain, 104 Links. Very lightly used, $35.00/each


Shimano Ultegra HG701 11-speed chain. New, $50.00/each

Part# 64184

Shimano Ultegra chain


Shimano Uniglide chain #1, 106 Links. Used, $25.00/each


Shimano Uniglide chain #2, 106 Links. Lightly Used, $25.00/each


Shimano IG70 chain, 106 links. Very lightly used, $20.00/each


SRAM PC 89R bicycle chain. Used, 30.00/each

  • 104 links

SRAM chain

The Cyclus chain gauge calls this SRAM chain "Good".


SunTour AP02 bicycle chain. Lightly used

We have two: #1 | #2

  • Used in the SunTour Superbe Pro and XC pro groups.
  • It is Accushift Plus and Accushift Plus II compatible
  • Pins and rollers are hardened.

SunTour AP02 bicycle chain #1, 110 links. Lightly used, $50.00/each

The chain is pictured with a Cyclus chainwear tool. You can see that it is in good condition.

SunTour AP02 chain

SunTour AP02 bicycle chain #2, 110 links. Lightly used, $50.00/each


SunTour 8.8 bicycle chain. Nearly New, $80.00/each

  • We honestly don't know exactly what model chain this is, but "8.8" is stamped on the ends of many of the external link plates.
  • 106 Links

SunTour chain

Here's the chain

SunTour chain

The chainwear indicator shows the chain has very little use.


SunTour 8D chain with 114 Links. Very lightly used, $80.00/each


SunTour Asymetric 7/8-speed chain.

We have three, all with almost no wear: #1 | #2 | #3

SunTour Asymetric 7/8-speed chain with 108 links #1. Very lightly used, $80.00/each

SunTour Asymetric chain

Here's the chain.

SunTour Asymetric chain

A close-up

SunTour Asymetric chain

Another close-up of the chain.

Chainwear tool

The chainwear tool says this chain has just begun is life on the road.

SunTour Asymetric 7/8-speed chain with 108 links #2. Very lightly used, $80.00/each

SunTour Asymetric chain

This chain is clearly in lovely condition.

SunTour Asymetric chain

Here's the chain turned over.

SunTour Asymetric chain

The chainwear indicator says this chain is very close to new.

SunTour Asymetric 7/8-speed chain #3, 104 Links. Very lightly used, $50.00/each

The wear meter says is has miles to go before it sleeps.

Here's a close-up


Izumi 1/8" x 1/2" Gold Track Chain, 98 Links. New, $25.00/each

This was taken off a new bike.

You can see the master link in the lower portion of the photo


San Chu 1/8" x 1/2"chain. New, $10.00

  • Made in Taiwan. 114 links
  • Will work on most 3-speed, BMX or single-speed bikes

San Chu chain

Master link is included


Union - West Germany Chain, 7.9mm wide, 116 links. New, $30.00/each

Since the chain is stamped West Germany, we know this chain was produced before November 1989, when the Iron Curtain fell and West & East Germany were reunited.

Union chain

Though the chain is new, we still photographed it with our chain wear indicator so that you can see it is truly ready for the road.

Union chain

The chain is stamped West Germany.

Union chain

Union's logo

Union chain

Hans Renold founded Hans Renold Social Union, which became the manufacturer of Union chains.