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02-09-09 | 12:47 PM

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cyccommute

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Originally Posted by Gordon P

Thanks for all of your advice. I guess the only difference between the Sram models if they are plated, partly plated or without plating. While touring plaiting may not be that important as most people who are traveling will be cleaning and lubricating their chain as part of their maintenance schedule. I am also wondering if rotating chains every 3000 kilometres would help prolong the drive chain.

Gordon p

I think Sheldon Brown posted here once that the only difference between the various levels of Sram chains is plating and that the cheapest chain is just as good as the most expensive.

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