Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
A little off topic.
Waterproof industrial roller chain exist. Tsubaki had a triple coated steel roller chain for marine and car wash applications;
http://www.ustsubaki.com/roller/neptune.html
"The anti-rust performance of NEPTUNEŽ Chain lasts twice as long as traditional zinc coating and ten times longer than nickel plated chain. In operations exposed to water, seawater, or outdoor conditions-even acid rain- NEPTUNEŽ Chain keeps your lines moving.
Unlike other anticorrosion treatments, our innovative plating process uses low temperatures, which means component hardness and strength are maintained. And our special process results in no hydrogen embrittlement, so there are no adverse affects on the strength of the chain. NEPTUNEŽ Chain has the same average tensile strength and maximum allowable tension as our ASME/ANSI Standard Chain".
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