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02-24-26 | 12:20 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13ollocks

there's no stretch in the world that will account for an extra link over the length of a chain

Chain about 5' long
1/8"/foot =5/8".
Badly worn could go an inch.

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