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Old 08-10-10 | 08:05 AM
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just measure it. Measure 12 pins, it should be 1 inch per pin.
By the 12th pin, if it's 1/16" over, it's stretched.
If it's 1/8" over you prob need to replace chain and cog/chainring as well.

i'm too lazy to paste the link, but read sheldon's article on chains.
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