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Old 05-05-09, 03:22 PM   #1
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Default Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

How much and where?

Yes I did a search...

But I also saw something called an x-ring chain. What are they and why are they better than an o-ring chain?

Thanks in advance!
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Old 05-05-09, 03:38 PM   #2
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

They're both sealed chains, pick the one you like the colour of.

Grade is the important factor not seal shape.
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Old 05-05-09, 03:48 PM   #3
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

Personally if the price is similar, I would go for an X over an O as there are more points of contact on an X, thus in theory, better sealing.
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Old 05-05-09, 10:16 PM   #4
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

There may be some minor advantage to X rings if you don't bother yourself to such a menial task as lubing your chain.

Otherwise go for a good quality one. DID, tsubaki. And don't trouble yourself too much with the marketing spiel on the box...
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Old 05-05-09, 10:27 PM   #5
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

so why didnt you tell me to get an x ring then yc your slipping my lad
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

Because I also told you to stop being a lazy tw4t and lube the chain!

Such things will save you money...
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Old 05-05-09, 10:30 PM   #7
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

Tsubaki X-Ring and JT Carbon Steel Sprockets from B and C Express , comes in at around £105 with postage .... well it did last year when I got mine , done over 9k miles on it and it has been Scottoilered and showing no signs of needing replacing this year
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Old 07-05-09, 07:25 PM   #8
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

So what's the difference between these sets then?

Renthal Sprockets (Hard Ano rear) and Tsubaki X Ring Gold
3140.HA.APX
£ 110.40


Renthal Sprockets (Hard Ano rear) and Renthal X Ring Gold
3140.HA.SRS
£ 124.57


Renthal Sprockets and Tsubaki X Ring Gold
3140.RE.APX
£ 106.75


Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki O Ring
3140.ST.AP
£ 93.65


Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki X Ring Gold
3140.ST.APX
£ 100.00


Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki Economy O Ring
3140.ST.MG
£ 83.79
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Default Re: Chain and Sprockets & X-ring vs o-ring?

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Grade is the important factor not seal shape.
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So what's the difference between these sets then?
Tsubaki make several grades of 525 chain in o and X ring styles.


Also don't bother with alloy sprockets IMO, they're softer than steel and wear more quickly. Stick to JT steel sprockets.
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Old 07-05-09, 09:38 PM   #10
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The Hard Anodised ones look quite pimp for a month or Two , then when they wear through the 50 Microns or so of Hard Anodising , they`ll get chewed through quicker than a stick in a Bulldog`s gob .

I have the Tsubaki X ring and JT Carbon Steel sprox and it`s still going strong , I reckon with good care I`ll get around 30k from the chain . Done over 9 on it already and have hardly had to adjust it , there is hardly any pull away from the rear Sprocket , the Sprockets themselves show a tiny bit of wear , no stiff links either . All down to my Scottoiler and the occasional clean down with paraffin to remove the thick winter gunk that built up on it .
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