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O-ring chain vs racing chains
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06-14-2023, 07:18 AM
(05-20-2023, 09:04 AM)Klamathonian_imp Wrote: Upfront I prefer old school chains.
Yes they require more maintenance. Upfront I love cleaning the chain on my bike. Remember O ring chains need to be replaced every 4 years regardless of mileage or riding style
The rubber o-rings get old. It takes about 2 hp more to spin an o-ring chain than an Racing chain.
Just my opinion

Not sure if I agree with replacing an o-ring chain every 4 years. Mine is the original chain from 2014 with 12k miles. The chain is working perfectly and the rear wheel spins nicely without any unusual effort. Even if the o-rings are worn, the chain isn’t going to break. Where did this 4 year interval come from?
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RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Tev62 - 05-24-2023, 04:02 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by bvictory_imp - 06-14-2023, 07:18 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Cormanus - 10-15-2023, 05:17 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Guth_imp - 10-15-2023, 08:03 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Cormanus - 10-15-2023, 09:13 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Guth_imp - 10-15-2023, 11:02 AM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Guth_imp - 10-15-2023, 02:28 PM
RE: O-ring chain vs racing chains - by Cormanus - 10-17-2023, 08:05 AM

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