{"title":"Chains","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePeople fresh from the tech industry or their home basement lab but new to bicycles are always trying to find a better alternative to the chain. For derailer-equipped bikes without removable seat stays—normal bikes, in other words—the humble oiled chain, around since 1885 and perfected by Sedis in the '70s, still rules the drivetrain. If your chain squeaks, lube it. If it gets gunky, clean it with Simple Green; let it dry, and lube it.  We're transitioning to \"greener\" (not petroleum-based) chain lubes from Mountainflow (brand), after years of loving Boeing's T-9. When it wears out, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHere's a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/pages\/gear-inch-calculator\" title=\"gear inch calculator chart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egear calculator chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chains","title":"Chain - KMC","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the years we've used chains by all chain-makers, and recently have settled  on—not locked in—to chains made by Taiwan's best chain-maker, KMC. We've used nothing else since at least Summer of '16, and nary a problem. They seem perfect.  Both models (6\/7\/8sp and 9sp) come with the easiest to use quick links we've ever wrestled with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX9 9 speed KMC chain is now available in \u003cstrong\u003eLong 136 Link\u003c\/strong\u003e length for our Joe Appaloosa, A. Homer Hilsen, Clem, Susie, Gus, Yellowolley, Platypus, and Atlantis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know what length chain to buy for your old bike, take off the old chain and count the links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost chains everywhere are sold in \u003cstrong\u003eRegular 116 Link\u003c\/strong\u003e length which is not long enough for most of our current bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/chain-quick-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKMC quick links \u003c\/a\u003ewe sell are reusable, not one-time-use like most others from different chain makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"chainchainchain","offers":[{"title":"6\/7\/8 Speed-Regular","offer_id":23334953089,"sku":"ch-8KMC-116Link","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 Speed-Regular","offer_id":23334953217,"sku":"ch-9KMC-116Link","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Speed-Long","offer_id":52782262648943,"sku":"ch-9KMC-136Link","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/chain.jpg?v=1619202651"},{"product_id":"boeshield-t9-4-oz-bottle","title":"Chain Lube - Boeshield T-9, Drip bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoeshield T9, drip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur preferred chain lube, drip-it-on style. Four ounces. Also comes in a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/product-p\/goot9.htm\"\u003espray can\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"boeshield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23335708417,"sku":"gooT9b","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/gooT9b-2.jpg?v=1551997921"},{"product_id":"boeshield-t9-multi-purpose-spray-4oz","title":"Chain Lube - Boeshield T-9, 4oz Spray can","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoeshield T9, spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite chain lube in spray can. Fastest way to lube your chain and the best way to rust-proof the inside of steel frame tubes. Boeing made it to keep its airplanes afloat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"boeshield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23335709121,"sku":"gooT9s","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/gooT9s-2.jpg?v=1551997904"},{"product_id":"chain-shimano","title":"Chain - Shimano","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCN-HG40 and HG71\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-6\/7\/8 speed, 116 links with a one-use quick-link, 324 grams, made in Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e-Basic, cheap, but good chain for any 6, 7, or 8 speed drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCN-HG53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-9 Speed, 116 links with a connect pin, 299 grams\u003cbr\u003e-No-nonsense, not fancy Shimano 9s chain for those who insist on having a full Shimano drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCN-H93 (XTR)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-9 speed, 116 links with a connect pin, 299 grams, made in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Shimano's best 9 speed chain, been in production for several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCN-E6070-9 LONG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-9 speed, 138 links with a connect pin, 276 grams, made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e-Lots longer than Regular 116 Link chains makes this perfect for long chainstay* Rivs, and extra strong since they're designed for e-bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/chain-quick-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSM-UG51 quick link for 6\/7\/8 speed Shimano chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/chain-quick-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2 quick links, single use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Long length chains (more than 136 links or so) for our Joe Appaloosa, A. Homer Hilsen, Clem, Susie, Gus, Yellowolley, Platypus, and Atlantis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't know what length chain to buy for your old bike, take off the old chain and count the links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost chains everywhere are sold in regular 116 link length which is not long enough for most of our current bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HTaWo5JqHw4?si=Eum5Ch0T9Ar3ChJ0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"6\/7\/8 Speed CN-HG40-Regular","offer_id":42026694049903,"sku":"ch-8SHG40-116Link","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\/7\/8 Speed CN-HG71-Regular","offer_id":42026679140463,"sku":"ch-8SHG71-116Link","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 Speed CN-HG53-Regular","offer_id":42155380768879,"sku":"CH-9SHG53-116Link","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 Speed CN-HG93 XTR-Regular","offer_id":42026679173231,"sku":"ch-9SXTR-116Link","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Speed CN-E6070-9-Long","offer_id":42039401381999,"sku":"ch-9SE6070-138Link","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/20240521_142224.jpg?v=1716326906"},{"product_id":"chain-quick-link","title":"Chain - Quick Link","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuick links (aka Masterlinks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KMC quick links we sell are reusable, not one-time-use like most others from different chain makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e= SM-UG51 quick link for 6\/7\/8 speed Shimano chains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--2 quick links, single use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HTaWo5JqHw4?si=mbebpxnBcvqxqS1M\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFSA pack of 5 for their 9 speed and 10 speed chains. Single use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"chainchainchain","offers":[{"title":"6\/7\/8s (KMC)","offer_id":42590726226031,"sku":"ch-8QL","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\/7\/8s (Shimano - qty 2)","offer_id":42590785831023,"sku":"SM-UG51","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9s (KMC)","offer_id":42590726357103,"sku":"ch-9QL","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9s connect pin (Shimano)","offer_id":42590785863791,"sku":"ch-9sPIN","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9\/10s (FSA - qty 5)","offer_id":42590806016111,"sku":"CH10qm5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/products\/ch-8QLa.jpg?v=1646256804"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/collections\/chain-final-1.jpg?v=1517940738","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/collections\/chains.oembed","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}