Chain replacement interval?
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Chain replacement interval?
A buddy of mine told me that under normal trail riding conditions I should be replacing my chain every 200~ miles. Is this true? If so, I AM DUE!
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0.5% elongation.
Use steel machinist ruler. Replace when 12 links exceed 12-1/16" or 10 links exceed 25.5 cm.
Use steel machinist ruler. Replace when 12 links exceed 12-1/16" or 10 links exceed 25.5 cm.