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Izumi NP 3/32" Singlespeed/Track Chain
(We sell a wide range of singlespeed and track chains at VeloSolo, all suitable for on or off-road use. All are designed to be less flexible laterally with tighter tolerances than typical geared chains and therfore offering improved performance for 'non-geared' drivetrains). If you need a basic chain tool please see the Cyclo tool further down which is suitable for any of our chains (more chain tools in the tool section too).
Izumi NP: excellent quality singlespeed specific chain suitable for 3/32" drivetrains. Very smooth running and reliable chains (many riders consider Izumi chains second to none). Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 3/32" chainrings and cogs. All silver finish with 114 links. Made in Japan.
£18.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
KMC Z610HX 3/32" Singlespeed/Track Chain
A new option in 3/32" high spec chains and perfect for singlespeed use on or off-road. The KMC Z610HX has heat treated 'Bull's-Eye' riveting pins, stretch-resistant links and other features giving exceptional tensile strength of 1300 kg. Manufactured with specially shaped links.
Suitable for 3/32" drivetrains. Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 3/32" chainrings and cogs. All nickel silver finish with 112 links. Includes joining link.
£12.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
Onza (KMC) K710 3/32" Singlespeed/Track Chain
These are KMC K710 'Kool' chains that Onza package in their own boxes. Exactly the same KMC 710 chain inside but more than £5 off the normal retail price. Ideal for singlespeed MTB's. Higher spec than the Z510 with heat treated 'Bull's-Eye' riveting pins, stretch-resistant links and other features giving exceptional tensile strength of 1300 kg. Manufactured with specially shaped links.
Suitable for 3/32" drivetrains. Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 3/32" chainrings and cogs. All nickel silver finish with 100 links. Includes joining link.
Important: slightly shorter (100 links) than some other chains, please check length of your present chain before ordering.
£11.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
KMC Z1X INOX Stainless Steel 1/8" Singlespeed/Track Chain
A superb 1/8" high spec chain from KMC. Unique amongst all the other chains we offer, this one is made of stainless steel. The KMC Z1X is heat-treated for extra strength and being stainless steel is completely rust proof (you still need to lube it though!).
Suitable for 1/8" drivetrains. Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 1/8" chainrings and cogs. All stainless silver finish with 112 links. Includes joining link.
£21.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
KMC Z510 1/8" Singlespeed/Track Chain Silver
Hugely popular singlespeed specific chain suitable for 1/8" drivetrains. Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 1/8" chainrings and cogs.
All nickel silver finish with 112 links. Bushingless construction for smoother quieter operation. Includes joining link.
£9.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
KMC Z510 1/8" Singlespeed/Track Chain Gold
Same model as above but this one in an attractive all gold finish. Use with road or mountain bikes equipped with 1/8" chainrings and cogs.
All gold finish with 112 links. Bushingless construction for smoother quieter operation. Includes joining link.
£9.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
Onza (KMC) K710 1/8" Singlespeed/Track Chain
As with the 3/32" chain at the top of this section but for 1/8" track drivetrains. Superb value, super strong KMC chain. In Onza packaging but exactly the same KMC 710 chain inside and more than £5 off the normal KMC retail price. Higher spec than the Z510 with heat treated 'Bull's-Eye' riveting pins, stretch-resistant links and other features giving exceptional tensile strength of 1300 kg. Manufactured with specially shaped links for smooth grinding (BMX).
Suitable for 1/8" drivetrains. Use with road, BMX or mountain bikes equipped with 1/8" chainrings and cogs. All nickel silver finish with 100 links. Includes joining link.
Important: slightly shorter (100 links) than the other chains above, please check length of your present chain before ordering.
£11.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
Note: currently out of stock
KMC 1/8" Singlespeed Half-Link Heavy Duty Chain
High quality 1/8" singlespeed specific chain from KMC made up entirely of 1/2 links giving a unique look. Fully adjustable and heavy duty. Marketed for BMX but suitable for fixed and singlespeed abusers of equipment too. Very useful for 'magic-gear' (see FAQ) set-ups on a singlespeed or fixed mountain or road bike.
All silver finish with length of 128cm. For singlespeed 1/8" drivetrains only. Complete with special joining pin. Please check your current chain length if unsure of suitability.
£21.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
Miche Primato Pista 1/8" Track Chain
Part of the Miche track groupset. Singlespeed chain suitable for 1/8" drivetrains. For road or mountain bikes equipped with 1/8" chainrings and cogs.
All silver finish with 100 links. Excellent value chain from the 'smaller' Italian component maker. Includes joining link.
£10.95 + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
Note: currently out of stock
DID 1/8" Track Chain Black or Silver
A new model offering DID quality at a lower price than the Pro with a choice of black or silver finish. High quality reliable chains made in Japan.
All nickel silver finish or all black finish, both with 110 links. Includes traditional spring type master link.
£16.95 (black) £19.95 (silver) + UK shipping at £1.95 EU £4.95 (add £3) WORLD £7.95 (add £6)
DID Racing Pro NJS Approved 1/8" Track Chain
Beautiful top level chain from DID. Track specific and NJS certified and stamped for professional Keirin track use with screw type master link (included) and hardened pins.
All silver finish with 106 links. Super strong, top spec.
£39.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £8.50 (add £6)
Cyclo Rivex Universal Chain Tool
Simple chain tool for use with any chain. Classic design is reliable and superb value. Will work with any chain from singlespeed 3/32" and 1/8" chains to 8 and 9 speed chains. Rear of card contains user instructions. Essential for fitting and adjusting any of our chains.
Important: please check this handy link for advice on how to use a chain tool if you have not used one before (note: the standard Rivex does not have a 'tight-link' cradle) as we regret we cannot warranty chain tools damaged by incorrect use!
£5.95 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £3.75 (add £2)
Cyclo Rivex Universal PRO Chain Tool
This is a higher spec version of the above tool. Improvements include better machining and finish (in black) together with an improved hardened pin. Also new is a set of lugs for freeing tight links. Highly recommended as an easy to use, reliable and affordable all-round chain tool. Superb value and will work with any chain from singlespeed 3/32" and 1/8" chains to 8 and 9 speed chains. Rear of card contains user instructions. Essential for fitting and adjusting any of our chains.
Important: please check this handy link for advice on how to use a chain tool if you have not used one before as we regret we cannot warranty chain tools damaged by incorrect use!
£8.95 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £3.75 (add £2)
Bike Hand Chain Wear Checker
One of those tools that not many cyclists think of buying but for the sake of a few £'s these are really useful. Even more so for singlespeeders and fixed wheel riders concentrating all the wear on one chainring and one cog. This is a precision made measure that tells you when your chain is nearly worn and ready for replacement - a worn chain will in turn prematurely wear your expensive chainring and cog.
Simply insert into the top run of the chain and as long as the end does not slot down between the links your chain is fine. There are two marks for 0.75% and 1% - aim to replace your chain by the 0.75% mark for best results.
NOTE: some pics show previously stocked and branded BBB model, we have left these up to illustrate method of use. Bike Hand model is exactly the same in use but does not come carded.
£4.50 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £3.75 (add £2)
KMC 1/8" Split Spring Link (pack of two)
If you have a chain without a specific joining link or do not want to use a chain tool every time you want to remove the chain then this is a good old fashioned split link. Use to join one male end of a chain to the other male end.
Install with the closed end facing direction of travel, remove with a small screwdriver by prising open the split end. Sale is for pack of two for 1/8" chains only.
£2.95 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
KMC 1/8" and 3/32" 'Snap-on' Joining Links (pack of two)
These are the newest type of joining link as included with many KMC chains. Very convenient to use as the chain can be split or joined without the use of any tools.
Please see this link for instructions on how to fit the 'snap-on' style link. Sale is for pack of two in 1/8" ('bagged') or 3/32" (carded) width.
£2.95 (1/8") and £3.50 (3/32") + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
KMC 1/8" Male to Male Half Link
Very handy little half-link with both ends male that allows the chain to be shortened by half the normal amount. Instead of removing a pair of links use this to connect one female link to another female link. A normal pair of links removes one inch from your total chain length, a half-link removes 1/2 an inch and allows the wheel to move back or forth by just 1/4 inch. Ideal for fine tuning chain length for precise positioning of the rear wheel or for 'magic gear' set-ups etc. See FAQ for half-link advice.
This is 1/8" thickness and male to male specific.
£2.75 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
Note: unavailable until further notice
KMC 1/8" Male to Female Half Link
As above but male to female type. Use this to connect one male link to one female link. Ideal for fine tuning chain length for precise positioning of the rear wheel or for 'magic gear' set-ups etc. Please see FAQ for half-link advice.
This is 1/8" thickness and male to female specific.
£2.50 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
Note: unavailable until further notice
KMC 3/32" Male to Female Half Link
Another handy little half-link but the elusive type for narrower 3/32" chains. Male to female type. Use this to connect one male link to one female link. Ideal for fine tuning chain length for precise positioning of the rear wheel or for 'magic gear' set-ups etc. Please see FAQ for half-link advice.
This is 3/32" thickness and male to female specific.
£2.50 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
Note: unavailable until further notice
Stronglight Sealed Bottom Bracket 103mm and 107mm - SPECIAL OFFER!
Superb all metal BB and a great alternative to the Tange below. Two sizes of 103mm and 107mm JIS BB. The 107mm length is useful if you want to increase chainline slightly over a 103mm BB. Sealed cartridge type with reliable and tough steel cups (aluminium on 107mm) and square taper steel axle. See FAQ for advice on the different BB tapers.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. Intall with a Shimano pattern splined BB tool (tool section 26BB-2A). Note: some BB's have slightly grease stained labels - courtesy of the manufacturer!
Special offer price of limited stocks at £16.95 (RRP £19.95).
£16.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Sugino Sealed Bottom Bracket
Sugino's sealed cartridge BB, all metal cups with excellent bearings. Length is 103mm with JIS taper. Correct size for Sugino RD chainset. Also suitable for other JIS chainsets requiring this length BB. See FAQ for advice on the different BB tapers.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. Intall with a Shimano pattern splined BB tool (tool section 26BB-2A).
£31.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £7.50 (add £5)
Tange Sealed Bottom Bracket
Very similar to above but branded Tange. Sealed cartridge with metal cups and excellent bearings. Highly recommended. Now in stock in all lengths (103/107/110/113/115/118/122/127) to fit any JIS chainset. See FAQ for advice on the different BB tapers.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. Intall with a Shimano pattern splined BB tool (tool section 26BB-2A).
Note: the 110mm measures 110.5mm (as it has always done) but Tange have started marking the boxes '111mm', the size remains the same at 110.5mm.
£20.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Token Square Taper JIS or ISO Bottom Bracket
A new road BB for VeloSolo and packed full of features at this price. Carbon fibre shell, hollow machined cro-mo steel axle and cold forged aluminium alloy cups. Complete with 'high rolling' sealed bearings. Mounting bolts included. Highly recommended.
Available in ISO taper (suitable for Campagnolo and other Italian chainsets) or JIS taper (suitable for most Japanese chainsets). All designed for English threaded 68mm shell road frames. Weight approximately 205g to 225g.
Lengths available; ISO available in 102mm and 111mm. JIS available in 103mm (113.5mm JIS discontinued). See FAQ for advice on the different BB tapers.
£24.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £4.50 (add £2) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Note: 103mm JIS currently out of stock, 113.5mm JIS now discontinued
Sugino NOS Loose Ball Traditional Bottom Bracket
We have a very limited number of these early 1980's Sugino Japan made BB's available. Traditional loose ball type with chromed steel fixed and adjustable cup with lockring. Axle is nutted JIS type with '3S' designation. See Sheldon here for old style axle dimensions.
Note: Sheldon gives the 3S a length of 121.5mm, we measure these at 124.5mm and dimension 'A' at 34mm, 'B' at 52mm and 'C' at 37.5mm. Please ensure the size is suitable for your chainset and chainline.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. Install with traditional BB tools.
£14.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Miche Primato Pista ISO 110mm Bottom Bracket
Part of the Italian Miche Pista track group. Superb sealed BB. Twin adjustable CNC machined cups allow for slight variation in chainline (use Locktite for installation). Suitable for Campagnolo and other ISO chainsets. See FAQ for advice on different BB tapers.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. Length is 110mm with ISO taper. Install with a Campagnolo type splined BB tool.
£19.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £4.50 (add £2) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Note: 107mm discontinued (see Kinex below)
Kinex 107mm ISO Bottom Bracket - NEW!
Kinex are the European manufacturer of Miche bottom brackets. We are now stocking this model in 107mm to replace the discontinued Miche branded model above. The sealed bearing part is exactly the same but the aluminium cups on the Kinex are the regular RH flanged/LH adjustable type and the BB is installed with a standard Shimano type BB tool. Suitable for Campagnolo and other ISO chainsets. See FAQ for advice on different BB tapers.
Suitable for English threaded 68mm BB shell. 107mm length spindle with ISO taper. Install with a Shimano type splined BB tool.
£19.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £4.50 (add £2) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
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Zenith Threadless Bottom Bracket for Damaged Frames
Replacement model for the older YST model stocked previously. These are a brilliant 'get out of trouble' product if you have a frame with damaged or stripped bottom bracket threads. Instead of the usual threading, the cups have tapering sides to fit snugly into the BB shell. One side of the BB threads onto the other side pulling the two halves together within the frame.
These are a much better quality than the YST with very smooth 6002 sealed cartridge bearings. Install with a standard Shimano splined BB tool (tool section 26BB-2A). Suitable for 68mm BB shell. Two choices of length at 110mm or 113mm. JIS taper. Note: some photos show older YST - the Zenith appear at the top
£14.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £5.50 (add £3) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Token External (Shimano) MTB Sealed Bottom Bracket
Superb quality external type bottom brackets suitable for modern Hollowtech II Shimano pattern mountain bike cranks. Ideal for use on a singlespeed MTB (or compatible road frame) with a converted triple chainset. CNC anodized black cups (not gold as shown) with high quality (very free running) sealed bearings.
Suitable for 68mm or 73mm English threaded BB shell. Includes aluminium (not plastic) spacers. Excellent value alternative to Shimano's own bottom bracket. Weight approximately 95g.
£20.95 + UK shipping at £2.50 EU £4.50 (add £2) WORLD £6.50 (add £4)
Bottom Bracket Crank Bolts Standard Type
Standard crank bolts for use with any bottom bracket (Tange, Shimano, Sugino etc) and any cotterless chainset. Grade 10.9 high tensile steel in black finish. Use with a 14mm socket or crank bolt tool (YC-161) etc. Sold as a pair.
£1.95 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
Bottom Bracket Crank Bolts Allen Key Type
As above but 'modern' allen key type with 'built-in' dust covers. For use with any bottom bracket (Tange, Shimano, Sugino etc) and any cotterless chainset. Chromed steel. Use with an 8mm allen key. Sold as a pair.
£2.50 + UK shipping at £1.50 EU £2.50 (add £1) WORLD £3.50 (add £2)
Self-Extracting Crank Bolts - SPECIAL OFFER!
By using these instead of regular crank bolts you will not need a crank extractor tool to remove your chainset. However, these do require care in use. The 'cap' screws into the crank arm over the bolt, undoing the bolt allows the shoulder of the bolt to pull against the cap removing the arm. These have a hardened steel bolt with a lightweight aluminium cap. For use with any square taper bottom bracket and cotterless chainset. Sold as a pair. Requires 8mm and 10mm allen keys for installation.
Important: To avoid damage please ensure these are fitted correctly. If the cap bolts are not properly fitted to your crank arms you may damage your crank threads. The crank threads must be perfectly clean and undamaged. Grease the thread of the bolt, install into the crank arm and pop the plastic washer on top (no grease). Using a 10mm allen key or hex wrench fully tighten the alloy cap into the arm with Loctite or similar. Install the crank as normal with an 8mm allen key.
Was £5.95 now £3.95 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £3.75 (add £2)
VeloSolo CNC Bottom Bracket Spacer Kit
Use with Shimano, Hope, Raceface, Sugino, Miche, Campagnolo etc 'Hollowtech', splined or square taper bottom brackets, MTB or road (English - NOT Italian). Ideal to replace lost spacers, provide additional spacers to fine tune chainline or as an upgrade to the plastic spacers supplied with most 'Hollowtech' BB's.
CNC custom machined in the UK from solid lengths of 6082 aluminium alloy - not cut from tube. Superb quality. Pack of five includes three of 2.5mm and two of 1.0mm. Combination of five covers nearly all fittings whether using a 68mm or 73mm BB.
£7.95 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £2.75 (add £1)
VeloSolo CNC BB Spacer Kit Anodized
Exact same machined spacer kit as above but now available with new anodized finish. Two colours available - red or gold. CNC custom machined in the UK from solid lengths of 6082 aluminium alloy. Pack of five includes three of 2.5mm and two of 1.0mm.
£9.50 + UK shipping at £1.75 EU £2.75 (add £1) WORLD £2.75 (add £1)
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