Back around 2005 Wippermann had a bad batch of stainless chains that developed cracks in the sideplates around the rivets. I learned about it because a friend of mine had one, and the bike shop replaced it under warranty.
https://www.mtbr.com/threads/wipperm...e-junk.373092/
https://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/?post=557143
Last edited by Shimagnolo; 02-21-21 at 09:05 PM.