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04-07-08 | 05:12 AM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

Depends on what you are using it on and the chain itself, some of the most expensive chains I have ever used were also the shortest lived. They were designed to be extremely lightweight, and as a compromise wore very quickly.

I have a couple of $5 1/8" chains on IGH bikes that have seen over 10,000 miles of service. I have noticed that the OEM chain on my 1972 Raleigh Superbe is about 1/3 heavier than the current replacement chains I have been buying.

Aaron

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