Bike Custom ( Chain )

ーCustomization of complete bikes is available for customers in Japan onlyー This customization option is available only when purchased together with a complete bike. Your bike will be delivered with the upgraded chain already installed. The listed price includes both the parts and installation labor. The original chain supplied with the complete bike is a dark gray, almost black color. Replace it with a better-looking chain and—well, would you look at that—the entire bike suddenly appears to have moved up a class. It is only one component, but chains have a strange ability to make the whole bike look more expensive. The Most Disposable Part Deserves Serious Attention At Masterpista, we have used Japanese-made IZUMI chains for many years. The reason is simple: they are durable, dependable, and easy for us to recommend with confidence. Among all the components on a bicycle, the chain is probably the hardest-working consumable part. On a fixed-gear bike, the chain is subjected to even more stress because it also handles the backward force applied through the pedals when slowing down. That is exactly why we feel more comfortable using a chain made in Japan. We have never experienced a chain-related problem with IZUMI chains. It is one of the few brands we can confidently recommend to every fixed-gear rider—from complete beginners to riders whose legs have already become a braking system. The Easiest Way to Dress Up Your Bike Adding even one gold component can dramatically change the character of a bike. For maximum impact, the gold-heavy version from the Jet Black series makes its presence known immediately. It is not shy. Gold-and-black or silver-and-black combinations also give the bike that satisfying “someone clearly put some thought into this” appearance. A. Silver A simple, single-color silver chain with a clean, polished finish. B. Gold × Black — More Gold A Jet Black series chain for riders who want gold to play a starring role rather than make a brief guest appearance. C. Gold × Black — More Black A Jet Black series chain for riders who want a subtle touch of gold without turning the drivetrain into jewelry. D. Silver × Black A Jet Black series chain recommended for riders who want a customized look without using any gold. Since You Have a Good Chain, Use Good Oil Too The oil that regularly appears in Masterpista videos is not technically a bicycle chain oil. It is an industrial lubricant originally designed for applications such as metal molds. And yet, it performs better than any dedicated chain oil we have used. It is slightly expensive, but one bottle lasts an impressively long time. Unless you are lubricating every chain in the neighborhood, you probably will not finish it quickly. Over the long term, better lubrication may also help your chain last longer—so your upgraded chain can continue looking good and doing the hard work for as long as possible. Recommended Chain Oil▶