Re: 10 speed chains?

c.rycewicz@comcast.net

2008-05-02

i get about 2000 out of the campys.

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Christopher A. Rycewicz
c.rycewicz@comcast.net

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "ENGELMANN Michael"

> For the conspiracy-minded among us, this is just another ploy by the
> component manufacturers to get us to buy more replacement parts more
> often. For grungy applications like touring, commuting, and my
> dedicated foul-weather trainer, I'm still clinging to 7/8 speed
> drivetrains for just that reason. They look like motorcycle chains next
> to the new bling, but they tolerate being ridden hard and put away wet
> at least 3X as long.
>
> I'm sure the 10-speed chains make pretty necklaces, though.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of Joe Cipale
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:06 AM
> To: spencer
> Cc: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 10 speed chains?
>
> spencer wrote:
>
> > anyone else in OBRA land have issues with 10 speed chains not having a
> long lifespan. i have 1 week on a dura race chain and its shot after
> less than 200 miles.
> >
> > i'd go with SRAM, but after two busted chains i cant use those either.
> if anyone has any suggestions let me know. this last DA chain is
> already worn and i couldnt have done anything to wreck it in a week.
> >
> > thanks
>
> I have had problems when my drivetrain was not properly alinged (bent
> hanger). But I get between 1000 to 1250 miles per chain. Not as much as
> my 9-spd, sadly.
>
> Joe
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