Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Miles from Nowhere, Columbia County, OR
Bikes: 1980 Schwinn World Sport, 1982 Schwinn Super Le Tour, 1984 (?) Univega Single Speed/Fixed conversion, Kogswell G58 fixed gear, 1987 Schwinn Super Sport
The Park Tool cc-3 is a simple go/no go gauge. Here's what they say about it:
"A worn chain shifts poorly and wears sprockets at an accelerated rate. The CC-3 is a "go, no go" gauge designed to accurately indicate when a chain reaches .75% and 1% wear, the points at which most chain manufacturers suggest replacement. Made from precision, laser cut steel."
Most bike shops sell them for about 10 bucks. For 1/8" chain, I like the SRAM PC-1. 15 to 20 bucks depending where you shop.
A forum member who recently rode across the country reported that his chain died at ~1500 miles.
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