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Foot
16-09-14, 04:24 PM
Well my chains on its way out, slackens very quickly, looks off and has a few tight spots. I reckon it's the OEM chain from 15000 miles ago.
When replacing it, is it best I get an X ring chain with sprockets too?

And I'm right in thinking X ring is better than O ring because of the internal lubrication of the X ring, increasing longevity? And I need the sprockets because chains mate with the sprockets?

£100 about reasonable?


Thanks (o:

rickylp
16-09-14, 04:50 PM
Don't know about the ins and outs of x or o ring but just replaced mine with did x ring chain and sprocket set, £ 82 on e bay

jambo
16-09-14, 06:18 PM
Don't worry too much about o or x ring, but not all chains are created equal so get an idea which grades are out there. Sprockets will almost certainly want changing at the same time

Jambo

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