Old 03-07-21, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonofamechanic
If your climbing that much, have you considered switching over to a heaver 1/8th style chain and rings? With that much torque the thicker rings might perform/last better? I would have guessed the chain would last longer too but recently have read that there isn’t all that much difference in wear between the wider/narrower chains.
Hadn't thought of that. Hmmm. I guess I'll see how it goes with what's in the bin, but that's something to consider for sure. I'm definitely "underbiking" the way I ride this sucker!
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