You suggesting that the abused chain I just threw out was some relic from the bushing era? it wasn't. It was a perfectly modern KMC chain. The increase in bearing area for 9 to 8 speed chain is substantial. Increased bearing area means lower loads, which means longer life.
IDK did you look? you can see bushing's edges if they're there . i cant see a f'ing thing from here of your chain..
Marketing relegates Full bushing chains to IGH,& Single speeds after std 6 speed with spacing the chain pins
gave way to flush pins ..
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got a 3/32" Bushed Whipperman on my R'off , replaced the R'off chain & it's lasted much longer
Merckx and so, forth used regina ORO , back then that was how chains were made . back then bushings ..
Sedis Brought in the more flexible bushingless derailleur chain , now thats nearly universal .
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