Originally Posted by
maddyfish
Difference is a good chain has been carefully inspected useing decent quality control measures. A cheap chain is more likely to fail without warning.
Additionally a cheap chain will take less abuse and lack of maint before failing.
I'd rather have the extra measure of security.
Next time you get a chance, try to remove a chain without a chain breaker. Use the crappiest, oldest, cheapest one you can find Then tell me you're worried about it breaking while you're riding.