Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
So how does your chain checker work on a brand new chain?
I don't put a lot of faith in chain checkers because they sample such a short section of chain. For my personal bikes I rely on the 12" ruler method. I think that chain checkers are more appropriate for shop work because they give the customer an objective, easy-to-read indication that he needs to buy a new chain. I think that the one that I have tends to sell chains a little sooner than is necessary too.
i check the chain in several places but let's face it when you've been doing this as long as some of us have either a chain checker or ruler or usually a best guess will work
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ed rader