Ive seen a lot of bikes recently with colored chains. Are they specially painted or made that way? does anybody know of a site that sells them? Thanks.

e.g. http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=kmc+chain+red


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I think colored chains are typically for the bmx crowd but they should pretty much all work on single speeds too... mostly for the 1/8" chain drivetrains though. I am not aware of a 3/32" colored chain.

there are lots on ebay too; I am probably gonna get one for my new ride when it eventually finds its way to me

kmc. some of them hold color really well, like purple. i've heard complaints that others, like white, flake off really easily.

i currently ride a Bianchi Pista... do most fixed/ss require 3/32"? I'm not versed on chain sizes since ive never needed to replace one

1/8" will fit anything, b/c it's wider than 3/32.

thats what i was hoping... thanks

KMC makes their "basic" 1/8" single-speed chain in silver, blue, red, purple, white, pink and gold. We sell 'em for $12. Black goes for $10.

Big with the hipster crowd, but the pink and the white look particularly crappy in a short period of time. I have the stainless version on both my fixies.

Just as a side note, those kmc chains are crap. They'll wear out real fast if you produce any kind of power at all.

Just as a side note, those kmc chains are crap. They'll wear out real fast if you produce any kind of power at all.

What do you expect from a $10-12 chain? There are lots better chains out there for the serious track rider.

For a street fixie rider, a beach cruiser, or a typical kid on a BMX, they're just fine.:D

For a street fixie rider, a beach cruiser, or a typical kid on a BMX, they're just fine.:D
I'm no engineer, but considering how much I rely on my chain when on a fixie, I'd be wary of using a cheap one.