Originally Posted by
RCMoeur
All you chain snobs people who are suggesting the first move is to send any used chain into the recycle bin: we who toil at co-ops, volunteer orgs, and nonprofits that don't quite have unlimited parts budgets do reuse chains that have some life left in them, for the simple fact we couldn't deliver on our mission if we couldn't. Wholesale chains may be less than $10 each, but it adds up and eats into the tire, tube, and everything else budget. Hence why I gave the chain a once-over prior to classifying it for further service, and discovered its unique properties.
If all of you would like to see these organizations use all-new chains, reach into your pocket and donate to these groups so they have the funds to do so (or use for other worthy purposes). Or donate your time and skills for a few hours per week.
(drags soapbox off stage)
i am a "Co-Op"... that chain is junk from the factory, and would be properly recycled with the hope that it becomes anything other than a badly made chain.
someone once donated two brand new bell chains to the shop... after a brief inspection, i tossed both into the scrap bucket... They were "Worn out" (too long of pitch) right out of the packages.
Absolute Junk is still junk, no matter the Age.