Two chain questions

Jamey
Jamey Posts: 2,152
edited April 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
1) What is the difference between the SRAM PC68 chain and the SRAM PC850 chain?

2) Do you guys use a chain wear tool to check the wear or do you just use a ruler?

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    the 68 is an old chain and the 850 is low mid chain.

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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
    Chain wear tool is the easiest way to check a chain (no mistakes either), wished I had more often with my last chain, might have avoided a new cassette and chain rings (although it did give me an excuse to upgrade from a Deore to XT cassette :lol: ).
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

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    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • Wear wise I just go by how much 'twist' you can get. If you are at (or even close to) 270 degrees and over then I'd get a new chain! I'm hanging onto mine ATM, and it is over the 270 mark... still works just about!
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    is that over then entire chain?
  • Yes :-)