Originally Posted by
JimPz
At 'Bikerumor.com' there was just an article based on testing done on 9by) Shimano chains, that at least, with their chains, 10 speed chains actually wear longer..
In my experience, I seem to change them on roughly the same schedule, not scientific, but I don't go thru any more chains than I used to.
JimPz
Do you ascribe to the notion that excessive chain stretch contributes to tooth wear on the cluster, thus making it important to monitor chain stretch closely?
I do keep a close eye on chain stretch, but not sure how much stretch really has to do with cluster life.