Any other chains for the Jam2

[S D]

Seems every body sold out of the Shimano HGX 11 speed chain ,
Any others I could use ?

 

[FSEngineer]

KMC e11 works well for me, seems to be a bit tougher than the Shimano ones (not that I've had trouble with the shimanos)

 

[KennyB]

Any SRAM chain, PC1110 (114) links for value of its long enough.

 

[S D]

I’m counting 120 links but then I can’t really count

 

[steve_sordy]

Google
SRAM PC 1130 Pin 11 Speed Chain Silver 120 Link with PowerLock

You could try missing off the "with powerlock" bit if you fee its too restrictive.

You will get lots to choose from. This is the chain I have on my Focus and its doing well. Running on Shimano kit without a problem.

 

[Billybopsbasher]

I just buy the cheapest chains I can find for whatever speed Im using at the time.. The rate these ebikes go though them its pointless getting spendy spendy on a consumable part

 

[Gee tomac]

The SHIMANO chain on my jam has split on one of the outer plates along with the standard ( it seems ) Novatec freehub / bearing race issues. Only done 750 miles , chain always cleaned and lubed and checked for the well documented freehub problems , thought all ok until a grinding noise occurred.
Anyway I spent too much time looking at various options and decided on the KMC e bike chain. Along with upgrading the Novatec axle and freehub body. Merlin cycles have some good deals on KMC e bike chains.
Sorry about the rant. KMC E11 EPT E-Bike Chain - 11 Speed | Merlin Cycles

 

[Billybopsbasher]

The SHIMANO chain on my jam has split on one of the outer plates along with the standard ( it seems ) Novatec freehub / bearing race issues. Only done 750 miles , chain always cleaned and lubed and checked for the well documented freehub problems , thought all ok until a grinding noise occurred.
Anyway I spent too much time looking at various options and decided on the KMC e bike chain. Along with upgrading the Novatec axle and freehub body. Merlin cycles have some good deals on KMC e bike chains.
Sorry about the rant. KMC E11 EPT E-Bike Chain - 11 Speed | Merlin Cycles

What rear hub do you have? I'm using a d162 and find that using a wet lube on the pawls and ratchet ring better than grease for keeping the insides working as they should. I do check it weekly but only ever need to add a little lube maybe once a month or so. I also prise the bearing seals off and refill with new grease every couple of months or so and (touch wood) haven't had any issues with it for the past year....i did do a hub swap from the d142 it came with as that was dogshit.

 

[Gee tomac]

What rear hub do you have? I'm using a d162 and find that using a wet lube on the pawls and ratchet ring better than grease for keeping the insides working as they should. I do check it weekly but only ever need to add a little lube maybe once a month or so. I also prise the bearing seals off and refill with new grease every couple of months or so and (touch wood) haven't had any issues with it for the past year....i did do a hub swap from the d142 it came with as that was dogshit.

Mines a D162sb with a cup and cone bearing freehub body ( rubbish ) changed for a D462sb axle and f type freehub with sealed bearings. Part numbers if req are listed below.

Order number	Product name and description	Quantity	Price without VAT	Total price without VAT	Total price with VAT	State
140448	Axle Rear B12 MULTI, Steel 15/12x148 BOOST, w/SC, for D462SB-B12, OEM	1,00 PCS​	18,33 €​	18,33 €​	22,00 €​	Received​
210832	Freehub body F type, Shim.11, steel 5-pawls	1,00 PCS​	40,83 €​	40,83 €​	49,00 €​	Received​
cg02	Courier GLS	1,00​	6,67 €​	6,67 €​	8,00 €​	Received​
	Total price:​	79,00 € ​

 

[Billybopsbasher]

Mines a D162sb with a cup and cone bearing freehub body ( rubbish ) changed for a D462sb axle and f type freehub with sealed bearings. Part numbers if req are listed below.

Order number	Product name and description	Quantity	Price without VAT	Total price without VAT	Total price with VAT	State
140448	Axle Rear B12 MULTI, Steel 15/12x148 BOOST, w/SC, for D462SB-B12, OEM	1,00 PCS​	18,33 €​	18,33 €​	22,00 €​	Received​
210832	Freehub body F type, Shim.11, steel 5-pawls	1,00 PCS​	40,83 €​	40,83 €​	49,00 €​	Received​
cg02	Courier GLS	1,00​	6,67 €​	6,67 €​	8,00 €​	Received​
	Total price:​	79,00 €​

Yeah.. Apologies... Thats exactly what I ACTUALLY did haha... I changed from a 162 to a 462 for that very reason. Forgive the braindeadness(is that even a word ?) I'm supposed to asleep as I'm due at work for 0200?

 

[Gee tomac]

Yeah.. Apologies... Thats exactly what I ACTUALLY did haha... I changed from a 162 to a 462 for that very reason. Forgive the braindeadness(is that even a word ?) I'm supposed to asleep as I'm due at work for 0200?

? no worries , it seems to be a common problem with these free hubs . Let’s hope this upgrade sorts the problem ( for now ) I might start saving for some Hunt wheels ? Happy riding.

 

[Telemarker]

I bought and fitted hub upgrade too, to my Sam2
Sealed cartridge bearings in the new hub have got to be better than the loose ball bearings and poor seals in the old one

 

[S D]

Got one in order now , thanks to everybody who contributed