Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Any of a number of methods will work fine when operating within the capacity of the RD, where there's a working range between the minimum and maximum length.
However issues can occur when running at or slightly over RD capacity, where chain length can become critical with little or no room for error. That's when checking the minimum length becomes important.
Fully agreed. I was really just saying how you get into a habit, in this case the manufacturer's recommendation for the parts I have always used, and it can be tough to switch. Even in the face of good advice. As I understand it, Campy has a different recommendation; isn't it more like your preferred method?