Originally Posted by
Al1943
Shimano Dura-Ace and Campy Record are nickel stainless. They don't show rust and I can count on at least 5000 miles before stretching 1/16" / foot.
I've switched to Dura-Ace chains and I'm getting about the same mileage out of them. I attribute most of that to leaving the original factory coating on and never cleaning it (just a wipe down with a towel after each ride).