Suntour
Suntour NOS Vintage Crank Bolts
£40.00
✓ Original parts - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour crank bolts, hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from steel and weighing in at 31 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong crank bolts!
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 31 g
Stock Code - D-CB11V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Crank Bolt Type - 14 mm Hex
Crank Bolt Thread - M8 x 1 mm (Standard)
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Crank Bolt Type - 15 mm hex bolts used to be standard but some older TA, Stronglight and Zeus cranks used a larger 16 mm bolt, plus a few Japanese makers used a smaller 14 mm hex head. Allen key types were introduced in the 1980s and some are self-extracting, which means the crank removes itself when you undo the bolts.
Crank Bolt Thread - All square taper bottom brackets have a standard M8 x 1 mm thread, the only different thread types you’ll find on crank bolts are the much larger M12 & M15 bolts that are specifically for Octalink and ISIS bottom brackets.
Suntour SZ Sealed Classic Italian 119 mm Bottom Bracket
£25.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1990s
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour SZ bottom bracket, hailing from Japan and in production during the 1990s. Made from steel and weighing in at 357 grams. A fine choice for keeping your classic bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
The bottom bracket's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics and graded as OK condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 357 g
Stock Code - U-BB165C
TECHNICAL INFO
Thread Type - Italian Thread (ITA 36 mm x 24 TPI)
Axle Length - 119 mm
Axle Type - Square Taper
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Thread Type - this must match the bottom bracket thread on your frame. The 3 common thread types on classic and vintage bikes are English (also known as British or ISO), Italian & French, and are usually (not always!) found on frames built in their respective countries. If you're replacing a bottom bracket the cups should have the thread type stamped on one of them, if not there are a couple of things to look at; bottom bracket shell width (English & French = 68 mm, Italian = 70 mm) & drive side cup thread direction (English = left, Italian & French = right). The only curveball to watch out for here, although pretty uncommon, are Swiss threads (also found on some French frames, Motobecanes being one) which will have the same shell width & thread direction as an English thread frame but the actual thread pitch will be different. If none of the above matches what you have, there are a few lesser known varieties that will require some further research.
Axle Length - your crankset dictates the axle length you need and the recommendation should be used to avoid issues with chainline. If you're replacing a bottom bracket that works perfectly then this can be matched, otherwise you'll need to check the manufacturers spec, a good resource for older bikes is Velobase.
Axle Type - you can tell which type of axle you need by looking at the shape of the bottom bracket hole in your crankset. For square tapers, the ISO introduced a standard for European makers in the early 90s, JIS then did the same in Asia. Before then it was not so simple, and although there is a degree of interchangeability, the best way to make sure you have the right axle is to stick to the same brand from the same era, ideally the proprietary model.
Suntour Vintage Crank Bolts
£25.00
✓ Original parts - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour crank bolts, hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s. Made from steel and weighing in at 24 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong crank bolts!
The crank bolts have been cleaned, checked and graded as very good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 24 g
Stock Code - U-CB12V
TECHNICAL INFO
Crank Bolt Type - 15 mm Hex (Standard)
Crank Bolt Thread - M8 x 1 mm (Standard)
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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.
We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Crank Bolt Type - 15 mm hex bolts used to be standard but some older TA, Stronglight and Zeus cranks used a larger 16 mm bolt, plus a few Japanese makers used a smaller 14 mm hex head. Allen key types were introduced in the 1980s and some are self-extracting, which means the crank removes itself when you undo the bolts.
Crank Bolt Thread - All square taper bottom brackets have a standard M8 x 1 mm thread, the only different thread types you’ll find on crank bolts are the much larger M12 & M15 bolts that are specifically for Octalink and ISIS bottom brackets.
Suntour XC / XCD Hardliner NOS Vintage Black MTB Brake Cable Set
£35.00
✓ Original parts - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XC / XCD cable set (outer casing and inner wires), hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time). The perfect finishing touch for your vintage bike, but great for bikes of the non-vintage variety too!
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Stock Code - D-CAB-S13V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Position - Front & Rear
Bike Suitability - MTB
Cable Type - Brake
Colour* - Black
Casing Width (OD) - 5 mm
Wire Diameter - 1.8 mm
Casing Length - 57 cm / 117 cm
Inner Length - 68 cm / 128 cm
Brake End Nipple Type - Barrel
End Nipple Diameter - 7 mm (8 mm With Brass Cover)
Barrell End Thickness - 8 mm
*The colour description is just a guide, please check the photos too as we make sure these are as close to the true colour as possible.
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Position - rear cables need to be longer than fronts, this is the only difference so cables long enough for the rear can also be used on the front.
Cable Type - brake and gear cables have different specifications and are not interchangeable.
Casing Width - the outside diameter of the housing. Brake cable housing is a little wider in diameter than gear, this is to accommodate the slightly thicker inner cables.
Length - it's important to check the cables are long enough for your setup. Some gear cables are designed for downtube gear levers only and there won't be enough cable to be used otherwise.
Brake End Nipple Type - Pear' type cable ends step down in size to allow them to be used with drop bar brake levers normally found on road bikes, whereas flat bar levers usually require a 'barrel' end that sits in a similar shape slot within the brake levers.
End Nipple Diameter - for 'pear' type ends this is the diameter at its widest part, with barrel ends it's the diameter of the circular part.
Suntour XC LTD (CS-AP00-K7) Accushift Plus NOS Classic 7 Speed 13-30 Cassette
£50.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XC LTD cassette, hailing from Japan and in production during the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from steel and weighing in at 386 grams. A fine choice for keeping your classic bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
OVERVIEW
Model ID - CS-AP00-K7
Production Era - 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 386 g
Stock Code - D-CAS42C
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Speed - 7 Speed
Spline Pattern - Suntour (Standard)
Range - 13-30
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Speed - the number of cogs on the cassette.
Spline Pattern - the shape of the cogs where they slide on to the freehub body, this must match the spline pattern of your hub to able to fit. In the 1980s Shimano introduced Uniglide cassettes that share the same spline pattern as their now standard Hyperglide, but the smallest sprocket threads on to the hub to secure it rather than using a conventional lockring, these will only fit hubs with a threaded section on the outside of the freehub body.
Range - the number of teeth on the smalles and largest cogs, this gives you an indication of how hard or easy the gearing will be, the lower the number the harder the gears. The tooth count of the cogs inbetween are usually evenly spaced, ie: a 6 speed 14-24 freewheel would likely have cog sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24.
Suntour XC Sport 7000 (FD-XS00-GX) c.1987 Vintage Clamp-On 28.6 mm Front Derailleur
£35.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1980s
✓ Professionally checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XC Sport 7000 front derailleur (or mech, or changer if you prefer), hailing from Japan and dating back to 1987. Made from aluminium/steel and weighing in at 113 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
The derailleur's been carefully cleaned, thoroughly checked by one of our mechanics" and graded as good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.OVERVIEW
Model ID - FD-XS00-GX
Production Era - 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminium / Steel
Weight - 113 g
Stock Code - U-FM196V
TECHNICAL INFO
Chainset Type - Triple
Frame Fixing - Clamp-On 28.6 mm
Pull Type - Bottom Pull
*See help section.
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Chainset Type - the number of chainrings the derailleur was designed to work with. ‘Double’ derailleurs are actually capable of working on ‘triple’ chainsets but they may struggle when shifting, especially if there’s a big step down from the middle to inner ring, so it’s better to match these correctly.
Frame Fixing - the way the derailleur fixes to the frame, if you have a tab on your frame to mount the derailleur to you need braze-on. If there’s no tab then you require a clamp-on type (also referred to as band-on or clip-on), these come in different sizes to match the diameter of your seat tube.
Pull Type - the direction of which the cable needs to ‘pull’ the mech in order to shift. If your cable runs up to the derailleur from the bottom bracket area then you need bottom pull, if your cable comes down from above you need top pull. Some later derailleurs can be used for either setups, these are referred to as dual pull.
Designated Speed (9 Speed & Above) - the speed of the chain that the mech was designed to be used with. This only becomes relevant for mechs marketed as 9 speed or above when chains became narrower, as the derailleur cage plates became marginally narrower too. We refer to it as ‘designated’ speed as technically you can use (almost) any derailleur with any chain, however if you want optimum performance it’s best to stay close to the manufacturers recommendations.
Indexing System (Shimano Only) - this is only applicable when using Shimano shifters that have an indexed left shifter such as STI or Rapidfire. For the indexing to work correctly when using these shifters the derailleur and shifters must be of the same type, so Shimano drop bar shifters need to be matched with a Shimano ‘road’ derailleur, and Shimano flat bar shifters must be used with Shimano ‘MTB’ derailleurs.
Suntour XCD (BL-XD10-S) Multi Mount NOS Vintage MTB Brake Levers
£85.00
✓ Original levers - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XCD flat bar brake levers (or handles if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from aluminium/rubber and weighing in at 222 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
OVERVIEW
Model ID - BL-XD10-S
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminium / Rubber
Weight - 222 g
Stock Code - D-LEV-F11V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Bike Type - MTB
Brake Type - Cantilevers
Bar Clamp Size - 22.2 mm
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Bike Type - this is just a guide, any brake levers can technically be used on any bike as long as everything's compatible.
Brake Type - if you’re running direct pull cantilevers (V-Brakes), you’ll need compatible brake levers. For calipers, cantilevers and mini V-brakes you’ll need levers designed to be used with these as the cable pull is different.
Bar Clamp Size - this should be close to the outside diameter of your handlebars at the point the brake levers will be fitted. 23.8 mm is standard for drop bars and 22.2 mm is standard for 'flat' bars (including risers & swept-back types), but they can differ so this should be checked.
Suntour XCD NOS Vintage Crank Dust Caps / Covers
£20.00
✓ Original parts - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XCD crank dust caps, hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from plastic and weighing in at 2 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
If you're taking part in L'Eroica or a similar vintage event, this is fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong dust covers!
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Plastic
Weight - 2 g
Stock Code - D-CDC2V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Crank Thread - 22 mm (Push Fit)
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Crank Thread - 22 mm is the standard thread for almost all cotterless cranks, the only exceptions are some Stronglight cranks made up until the early 1980s, and Specialites T.A. Campagnolo produced some self-extracting crank bolts with covers that had a reverse thread.
Suntour XCD Ultra-6 by HKK Silver NOS Vintage 6 Speed Chain
£75.00
✓ Original part - in production from the 1980s to the 1990s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XCD chain, hailing from Japan and in production from the 1980s to the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from steel and weighing in at 336 grams. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
OVERVIEW
Production Era - 1980s & 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 336 g
Stock Code - D-CHN2V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Speed - 6 Speed
Compatibility - Suntour 'Ultra' Narrow
Chain Width - 3/32" (Standard)
Chain Pitch - 1/2" (Standard)
Number of Links - 110
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Speed - the number of cogs at the back the chain was designed to be used with.
Compatibility - the brand and/or shifting system the chain is compatible with. Universal means the chain can be used with any standard shifting system, as long as the speed and width are correct.
Chain width - the gap between the inner plates where the chain sits on the sprockets. 3/32" has been standard for bikes with derailleur gears since the mid 1900s. When 9 speed was introduced the spacing reduced slightly but if the speed & compatibility are correct this isn't something you need to pay attention to. Single speed, track & BMX bikes will require either a 3/32" or 1/8" chain depending on the width of the rear sprocket and/or chainring. There's also a much wider 3/16" moped chain which can be used as a heavy duty chain for bikes without gears if required.
Chain pitch - the distance between the rollers (the cylindrical parts that roll around the pins). Pretty much every bicycle chain will be 1/2", the only time you will need a different pitch is for very early track bikes that take a 3/16" chain (also known as 'inch pitch'), or Shimano's short lived 10 mm pitch system from the 1970s/80s.
Number of links - the total number of links in the chain. If you're unsure how many links you need, you can measure your old chain (or a bike with a similar setup to yours).
Suntour XCE 4050 NOS Vintage MTB Pedals
£85.00
✓ Original pedals - produced in the 1980s
✓ New old stock! Still unused after all these years
✓ Lightweight for the era - just 363 grams
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XCE 4050 pedals, hailing from Japan and in production during the 1980s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from aluminium/steel and weighing in at 363 grams - pretty lightweight for pedals at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike too.
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Bearing/Race Condition - New Old Stock*
Production Era - 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminium/Steel
Weight - 363 g
Stock Code- D-PD28V
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Pedal Type - MTB
Pedal Threads - Standard (9/16" x 20 TPI)
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay (even with the new post-Brexit trade deals, some countries may charge you import VAT & clearance fees so please bear this in mind when purchasing).
Suntour XCU / VX (CH-AP20) Accushift Plus NOS/NIB Classic 6/7/8 Speed Chain
£110.00
✓ Original part - produced in the 1990s
✓ New old stock & still in the original packaging!
✓ Worldwide shipping
Suntour XCU / VX chain, hailing from Japan and in production during the 1990s (yet still new & unused after all this time!). Made from steel and weighing in at 329 grams. A fine choice for keeping your classic bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.
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Model ID - CH-AP20
Production Era - 1990s
Country - Japanese
Material - Steel
Weight - 329 g
Stock Code - D-CHN34C
*New old stock items may have marks from storage over the years, and as we often have multiples they can vary from piece to piece, but they are always genuine new & unused items.
TECHNICAL INFO
Optimal Speed* - 6 Speed, 7 Speed, 8 Speed
Shifting System(s) - Suntour Accushift, All Systems (Indexed), Friction (Non-Index)
Outer Width - 7.3 mm
Cog Width - 3/32" (Standard)
Pitch - 1/2" (Standard)
Number of Links - 116
*See help section.
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We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.
We don't charge VAT, however, if buying from outside of the UK please remember that there may be import fees to pay directly to the delivery company before receiving the order. Unfortunately we can’t advise on the exact costs as it varies from country to country, so please check your national rates before purchasing.
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Optimal Speed - the ideal number of rear cogs, based on the outer width of the chain and the cog width it was designed for. For 6 Speed Shimano Uniglide a 5/6 spd chain will perform best.
Shifting System(s) - indexed shifters 'click' when you change gear. For 9 speed upwards (or Suntour Accushift), to guarantee the best performance we recommend using the dedicated chain. Otherwise, for 8 speed and below, or any speed when using friction shifting (non-index), you just need the correct outer width.
Outer width - measured across the rivets at the widest point, these are the approximate widths for different speed setups (up to 4 speed is also dependent on cog width):
Speed Outer Width 2 to 4 Speed (1/8”) 8.5 to 9.5 mm Up to 6 Speed (3/32”) 7.8 to 8.0 mm 7 Speed / ‘Narrow’ 6 Speed 7.3 mm 8 Speed / ‘Narrow’ 7 Speed 7.0 to 7.3 mm 9 Speed 6.5 to 6.7 mm Cog Width - the gap between the inner plates allows for different rear cog/sprocket widths. 3/32" is the standard for 5 to 8 speed, above that it’s 11/128”. For 4 speed or less, 3/32” and 1/8” were both used, for the latter you will need a 1/8” chain. A wider 3/16" moped chain can be used as a heavy duty opton for single cog setups if required).
Chain pitch - the distance between the rivets/pins. All chains will be 1/2" with two exceptions; 3/16" (“inch pitch”) for very early track bikes, or Shimano's short lived 10 mm pitch system from the 70s/80s.
Number of links - if you're unsure how many you need, measure your old chain (each link has two rivets) or one with a similar setup to yours.