I'm on my first wipperman chain that has not stretched yet and is about 1.7 years old. Is there any reason to replace this guy if it's still rolling, not stretched, not bent?

What other chains are on the same par for toughness/longevity as this guy?

Any kinks? Tight links?

My left knee is fine. Hasn't given me any problems in years. Should I see a doctor and have it checked out?

Think you just answered your own question.

Fair enough.

Is the Izumi Super Toughness worth it's weight in gold? Any reviews on this guy?

Absolutely. Even worth its weight in platinum. Especially if you need to replace a perfectly serviceable existing chain.

How far you've ridden with a chain (and in what conditions) is a much better indication of "age" than simply how long it's been on the bike, because the amount of riding is a better proxy for how worn the chain might be. But it's still just a proxy--what you really want to know is how worn the chain actually is. So, as others have said, if the chain is fine, it's fine.

^^^Pure gold right there. Or platinum. Whatever.

I'm troubleshooting a consistent "clink" noise and doing it the old mechanic way of swapping things out to pin point it, not really replacing a good chain but if I'm going to buy a chain for stand/troubleshooting i'd prefer to have another chain I won't need to worry about stretching every month.

Any chain that does that is either made of cheese or you're a superhuman beast.

I had to check if this was the muscular 6'6" 260lbs beast mode guy's thread. OP I wouldn't replace a chain that doesn't need to be replaced. I always keep a cheaper k710 around just in case.

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Oh yea, did you ever see his lower half??


And yes needing replace chains every month is sure sign of super-human-ness-strength and brute brutality stronglyist bike man.

Does it burn when you pee? That is usually a sign of a knee problem.

What is the weight savings with installing titanium knees?

It's red, but I ate beets last night.

1 month was bit exaggeration. PC 1's show stretch-marks after 1-2 months and my cranks went through those as my local shop only had those for single speed chains. Unfortunately the new place I moved also only carries PC 1's but I'm just needing a "mechanic-swap-troubleshooting" chain now.

Oh man, this is the funniest thing I've read in a long time.

Did you actually measure the chain for stretch?

How many miles in 1.7 years? I've seen bikes that hang in garages for decades with no appreciable chain wear or tire wear.

Single Speed may be unique in a few ways. First, if setup right, the chain line should be very straight. Also, no need to go super narrow with chain parts. Fully enclosed chain cases?

Riding weather also affects chain wear.

Anyway, if you haven't guessed yet, ride what you have until it gets stretched (8%?) or otherwise is unusable.

If you like Wipperman, and get good life out of them, no reason to change. There are several models from a very expensive stainless to other more reasonably priced chains. Get what you need for your application.

I'm still experimenting, and have yet to find my dream chain. Next chains to try will be some KMC SL chains

haha nah I can't say I have. I think he went incognito.

Darn. Too Bad. It was almost cartoon-ish how stereotypical he was playing the role of the Ego Maniac Narcissistic Steroid Popping In Front of Mirror Lingering Macho Macho Man.

And it was fun. My days are less fun now.

Did somebody say Chain Life?

Yikes!

Reminds me of that gross picture of the guy covered head to toe in teeth. Things scary looking lol.