How Can You Tell A Real Shimano Chain?

How do you spot fake chains?

1. old packaging — chains in packaging that doesn’t look like current stuff is not likely to be ‘new old stock’, it’s just fake.
2. wrong packaging.

Are Shimano chains made in China?

Shimano’s primary manufacturing plants are in Kunshan, China; Malaysia; and Singapore.

Do Shimano chains have a direction?

One of the most common questions about replacing a bicycle chain is, are bicycle chains directional? Some bicycle chains are directional. SRAM chains are not directional; however, Shimano chains are (the engravings on the chain must be facing away from the bike).

Why are Shimano chains directional?

The directional chains are designed so that the outer plates are optimised for chain ring shifts, and the inner plates are optimised for cassette shifts, so the difference between a directional and non directional chain is the different designs of the inner and outer plates.

How do I identify my Shimano chain pin?

Identifying Shimano Chain Connecting Rivets

1. A = 7 or 8 speed connecting rivet (Black color with no grooves on pilot)
2. B = 9 speed connecting rivet (Silver color with no grooves on pilot)
3. C = 10 speed connecting rivet for model CN-7800 (Silver color with one groove on the pilot)

How do I know what bike chain to buy?

The method of chain sizing depends upon the range of gearing in the system. For bikes with rear sprockets 36 teeth and smaller, the common system is to measure using the largest rear sprocket and largest front ring as a reference. Two rivets are added to this (one-inch) for the place to cut the chain.

Which Shimano components are made in Japan?

Road componentr: ultegra and dura-ace made in Japan. Dura-ace level cables etc made in japan. Most high level wheelsets made in malaysia i believe. XTR and (I think) XT components made in Japan.

Where are Shimano chains manufactured?

Japan
Today, Izumi remains family owned and operated, and manufactures more than 4.5 million bicycle chains a year, including the legendary Super Toughness, and chains for Shimano’s high-end road, mountain and e-bike groups, all made entirely in Japan.

Are Shimano parts made in Japan?

Shimano dominates the global market for bicycle components, with the Malaysia factory, in operation since 1990, manufacturing products including entry level to mid-range groupsets, wheels and pedals. Higher-end products, such as those in its Dura Ace groupset, are made in Japan so will largely be unaffected.

Which way should a Shimano chain face?

4) Shimano 10sp chains are asymmetrical, and should be installed so the chain writing faces outwards towards you as you install the chain. It doesn’t matter which way up or down the writing faces (if you look along the chain you will see it changes anyway).

Can you put a bike chain on the wrong way?

The majority of bicycle chains are non-directional. This means for most of these chains, you can install them any way you want.

Do Shimano chains come with PIN?

genuine shimano chains come with a pin like that and either a joining pin or a quick connector. Genuine aftermarket shimano chains come with packaging and instructions and normally are not the cheapest out there.

Can you reuse bike chain pins?

The pin is designed to take the brunt of the abuse, and is made of brittle hardened steel. That’s why you’re able to snap off the little nub after you install it rather than just bending it. Because of this brittle nature, pushing the pin in and out breaks off pieces of the shoulder and renders it not fit for reuse.

Do all bike chains have a master link?

Not all bikes have these links. They are most likely to be found on BMX bikes, single speed bikes or three-speed town bikes with internal gears. The more sprockets a bicycle has on its rear cassette, the narrower the chain must be and therefore the less room there is for this extra-wide master link.

How do I know my chain size?

How to Tell What Size Chain You Have

1. The distance from the center of one pin to the center of the next pin, also known as the “pitch” of the roller chain.
2. The diameter and width of the roller.
3. Plate thickness, determined by measuring the plates from one flat side to another.

How do you measure a chain?

To measure, wrap a soft tape measure around your neck, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor as you measure. Then, add 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) to your neck measurement to calculate your minimum recommended chain length.

Where is Shimano 105 manufactured?

Shimano has been manufacturing in Malaysia since 1990. That’s the year they opened their Components manufacturing plant there.

What does Shimano SIS mean?

Shimano Indexed Shifting
Every Shimano equipped multi-gear bicycle includes Shimano S.I.S – Shimano Indexed Shifting. It’s the technology behind that “click” you hear and feel everytime you shift through your gears. That “click” captures the light, precise, and consistent shifting bikes equipped with Shimano deliver.

What does Shimano mean in English?

A submission from South Africa says the name Shimano means “Gift of god” and is of English origin.

Is Shimano chain stainless?

Shimano chains are made of zinc-alloy steel which allows for the production of a durable, lightweight chain – qualities which are generally sought after by competitive cyclists.

Are there different types of bike chains?

There are two basic types of bicycle chains: “one-speed” chains, and derailleur chains.