Originally Posted by mustang1

I think that's the feature, but what's the benefit?... eg I guess the hollow pins make things lighter, but what about the nickel plating?

Ps: I'm also fat, ride half the miles OP does, and use a $15 kmc 8 speed chain. I used to change chains twice a year (heck, I cant be cleaning all the time) but lately chain reaction bumped the price up.... so I might have to get the rag and degreaser out more often