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03-11-09, 12:20 PM
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Which chain - 'X' or 'O' ring?
howdy,
I am in the market for a new chain, can some please tell me what / why is the xchain better and different from a o-ring type. the adverts don't seem to say. Once again thanks for your help 
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03-11-09, 02:22 PM
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Re: Which chain - 'X' or 'O' ring?
|o| or |x|
so an o ring seal has a contact point with the side plate whereas an x ring has 2
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03-11-09, 02:51 PM
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Re: Which chain - 'X' or 'O' ring?
+ i believe the X ring allows for the links to move easier due to less friction or some such gubbins, however i would say a good quality O ring would be better than a poor quality X ring so don't get taken in by all the hype, find a good make & see what you are prepared to pay for.
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03-11-09, 03:08 PM
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Re: Which chain - 'X' or 'O' ring?
OK thanks guys, yeah I agree Foey. X ring sound strange to me, cant beat a good o-ring lol
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