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12-05-12 | 10:35 AM

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FBinNY

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From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by scottp20

I found an inch ruler in the end

in 6 inches the 12th pin was 3mm out so difinitely need a new chain! would you say it's safe to ride 10miles with this chain to go get a new one? Thanks

Yes, it's safe. Even at an accelerated rate wear is a slow process. 10 miles is nothing in the scheme of things.

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