Long lasting chains?
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How much stretch are you going to pull on a trainer? The chain should last as long as the cogs. As far as chains go - I've never had a bad one. Wipperman is a good chain.
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training bike, not trainer bike
That means this bike sees hell. I've had some crappy chains before, I was wondering if there is a good chain that will last longer than a standard Shimano chain.
wipperman
I've got about 15K on my current chain & cog set - the Wipperman chain was recently cleaned and measured - not stretch or reason to replace either. The Campy 10 chain required a special chain tool which I was unwilling to buy, the Chorus cog has worked beautifully with the Wipperman chain, very smooth shifting.
Regular old Shimano Ultegra chain has been on my bike for thousands and thousands of miles with no problems or wear. Mind your chainline and do a little maintenance and I don't see any chain on a road bike not lasting a very long time.
I must not do either. I never get more than 2000 miles on a chain.
The new 7900 chains are appearing to stretch less, on customers bikes. I've not had one on long enough to know on my own bike.
I suspect conditions play a large roll as well. My bikes see a lot of wet weather and mud.
Dura Ace 7801 FTW!
I'm sad, I just recently installed the last of my "NOS" that I hoarded. Now I'll be reduced to buying chains...
I'm sad, I just recently installed the last of my "NOS" that I hoarded. Now I'll be reduced to buying chains...
Even those last me about 1500 miles and then are stretched to the 1.0 mark on my Park stretchometer.Dura Ace 7801 FTW!
I'm sad, I just recently installed the last of my "NOS" that I hoarded. Now I'll be reduced to buying chains...
(Thankfully I have 3 or so 7801's still left)
That's because you're a big jerk.
I guess mine also last so long because they're only one of 2-5 chains going at once. i.e. multiple bikes.
Have to agree with loco, 2k and my chain is done