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03-14-10 | 07:20 PM

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slcbob

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From: MD / metro DC

Bikes: Cross-Check/Nexus commuter. Several others for various forms of play.

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Originally Posted by cervelo48

Thanks, I think I am going to keep riding it unless I find a chain for cheaper or I believe that the current chain could be dangerous [which I doubt].

If you're not going to replace the chain ever then why did you ask?

If you're not going to spend $5 on a chain then why is your name cervelo?

You can get a decent SS for cheap. The 10 spd chains are not, but you don't need one. If you don't replace the chain soon-ish based on wear (lengthening) then when you do finally replace it you may be replacing cog and chainring, too. Far more of an issue on derailleur bikes than SS / fixed, but it is still an issue that extreme wear from a stretched chain will cause issues.

Like the AAMCO guy says - you can pay me now, or pay me later.

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