This is the best value for a multi-speed chain for a bicycle with fewer than 9 cogs on the rear cassette. I've found there is no loss of durability by choosing this over the more expensive 8speed chains. The nickel plating is mostly aesthetic and to provide "smoother shifting". For hyperglide-style (modern) cassettes, there is no reason to look an y further. If you have an older freewheel with tall teeth, then you may find shifting works better with an older chain, but they're difficult to find, so this is probably your best bet anyways.
Most mountain and road bikes will work fine without removing any links. if you're concerned about chain length, the chain should be long enough so that in the two largest gears, the rear derailler can extend forward without binding. When in the two smallest gears, the derailler should be able to take up all of the slack and keep the chain tight.
if your bike is 5,6,7,8 speed this chain will almost certainly work well as a replacement
With all modern chains, a chain tool is only appropriate for removing pins from the chain, and a quick-link (one provided with this chain) should always be used to rejoin broken links. Chain tools are appropriate for rejoining broken links only on the side of the road/trail, and once broken, a link will never be as strong again unless rejoined as the manufacturer intended.
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More Detail For SRAM PC 830 P Link Bicycle Chain 8 Speed Grey
- Convenient Powerlink makes it easy to push pins together without tools
