Originally Posted by
trailangel
Why remove if you don't have to? New chains wear fast, so just leave it and add lube. Clean chain on the bike.
I don't hit my chain plate with rocks. Now I carry this lightweight wolf tool.. a bit pricey, but when you do other peoples bikes more than yours it comes in handy.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...s.php?id=93762
Some like to rotate several chains to extend the life of cassettes and chainrings.
-Tim-