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MTB Chain Wear


Carsten

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Buy your self the tool, I have the park tool chain gauge, +/- R100.

 

LBS can order if they dont have.

 

Dont rely on other for what you can do yourself.

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You could be right - Currently live in Carletonville and the terrian is relativily flat there for MTB riding where I do my training rides.

 

I feel for you. :D :whistling:

 

ps. I stayed there for a few years. Still have family there.

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  • 8 years later...

I use a SX 12 speed chain. According Strava, the chain was now just past 2500km. And I think there is another 1500-2000km left in the chain. I check the wear regularly.

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I ride a full suspension and get a good 6000 km ( 6 months )  out of a good quality chain and about 10,000km on a cassette ( Shimano ) I dont mash gears and am careful about which chainring im on when i need to climb . Cleaning of chain is essential depending on terrain . I use a dry lube purely to avoid the black oil the occurs from wet lubing ..I also have the park tool and trust in its accurateness   

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