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What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ?
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for a 3500mi transcon ultegra-equipped ride ? don't need or want extra headache...

anyone used rotor titanium chains?

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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Funny, I was just searching for a new chain and was going to ask the post the same thing. I've had SRAM and Wippermann, but after reading this chain wear test I'm switching back to Wippermann Stainless Steel. Hope it helps


http://cozybeehive.blogspot.com/...from-wippermann.html
http://www.cantitoeroad.com/chains

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [tomc249] [ In reply to ]
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This one.
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [tomc249] [ In reply to ]
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Wow that is a great read thanks. Guess my streak of KMC's is going to end.
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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This one is still going strong since 1778:




float , hammer , and jog

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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Connex 10sX.... google "Chainwear_Test_10_Speed_10-JUN-2010.pdf"

David T-D
http://www.tilburydavis.com
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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I've used and recommended Wipperman chains for years. Maybe a bit heavier than some of the competition, but they run well on various drivetrains and are idiot-proof to install or remove.
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [tilburs] [ In reply to ]
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tilburs wrote:
Connex 10sX.... google "Chainwear_Test_10_Speed_10-JUN-2010.pdf"

https://www.connexchain.com/...easurements-2018.pdf

the more recent one ( note its by connex itself so there could well be some bias but its not that different and in fact the campag record beats the 2nd best connex hain unlike in the 2010 test so if anything that give confidence in their test )
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [pk] [ In reply to ]
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This guy has been testing chains and lubricant as a true independent. It is worth spending the time to read his results.
https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/chaintesting/
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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Wipperman Connex 11SX or 10SX

Dan Kennison

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dkennison] [ In reply to ]
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dkennison wrote:
Wipperman Connex 11SX or 10SX

Is that the one you are using , if yes given your treatment it might even last a bit longer ???
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [Jezza78] [ In reply to ]
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Jezza78 wrote:
This guy has been testing chains and lubricant as a true independent. It is worth spending the time to read his results.
https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/chaintesting/

thanks
just the other day i tried to remember this website ( and failled)
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [pk] [ In reply to ]
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Yes they are the chains we use.

Our process makes them faster but the chain from any dealer out of the box is super strong and will last a long time.

Dan Kennison

facebook: @triPremierBike
http://www.PremierBike.com
http://www.PositionOneSports.com
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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.. the Connex 11SX is a good choice (the best) .. and with the Connex quick link easy to handle .. even with the Connex you'll need 2 chains for a transcon at least .. otherwise the whole drive train will be toast at the end .. mounting the quick link check for the "bigger" outside flap between the first two cogs and not skipping over at the smallest two cogs the closure ring for the cassette (if, turn the quick link) .. have fun riding a continent !!

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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.. double posting after an error message ..

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [sausskross] [ In reply to ]
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?? .. post doesn't push the thread ??

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [sausskross] [ In reply to ]
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sausskross wrote:
.. the Connex X11 is a good choice (the best) .. and with the Connex quick link easy to handle .. even with the Connex you'll need 2 chains for a transcon at least .. otherwise the whole drive train will be toast at the end .. mounting the quick link check for the "bigger" outside flap rolling between the first two cogs and not skipping over the closure ring for the cassette (if, turn the quick link) .. have fun riding a continent !!

We could probably ask him since he's likely completed it at least once. ;)

But do you really think with proper lubrication a chain would fry a drivetrain in 3500 miles?

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [dindu] [ In reply to ]
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Take a look at the YBN chain. Been using them for a couple days of years and have negligible wear. Of course, I wax and clean them on a regular basis.

https://moltenspeedwax.com/pages/about-ybn-chains
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [LAI] [ In reply to ]
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Frying 8 chains and riding a proper drive train a year I don't only think it .. ;-)

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [pk] [ In reply to ]
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pk wrote:
Jezza78 wrote:
This guy has been testing chains and lubricant as a true independent. It is worth spending the time to read his results.
https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/chaintesting/

thanks
just the other day i tried to remember this website ( and failled)


I know he’s mainly tested lubricants. Worth getting in touch with him as he will gladly share his knowledge!
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [sausskross] [ In reply to ]
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sausskross wrote:
.. the Connex 11SX is a good choice (the best) .. and with the Connex quick link easy to handle .. even with the Connex you'll need 2 chains for a transcon at least .. otherwise the whole drive train will be toast at the end .. mounting the quick link check for the "bigger" outside flap rolling between the first two cogs and not skipping over the closure ring for the cassette (if, turn the quick link) .. have fun riding a continent !!
i don’t understand your recommendation - can you explain further? I noticed the quicklink rattles when passing over my smallest cog (11) and this werk during some hard intervals on the trainer the chain skipped a few times. I wonder if I have it on there incorrectly (there are no instructions for it). I don’t quite trust it.
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [Benv] [ In reply to ]
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Benv wrote:
sausskross wrote:
.. the Connex 11SX is a good choice (the best) .. and with the Connex quick link easy to handle .. even with the Connex you'll need 2 chains for a transcon at least .. otherwise the whole drive train will be toast at the end .. mounting the quick link check for the "bigger" outside flap rolling between the first two cogs and not skipping over the closure ring for the cassette (if, turn the quick link) .. have fun riding a continent !!
i don’t understand your recommendation - can you explain further? I noticed the quicklink rattles when passing over my smallest cog (11) and this werk during some hard intervals on the trainer the chain skipped a few times. I wonder if I have it on there incorrectly (there are no instructions for it). I don’t quite trust it.

The larger curved side of the Wipperman quicklink should be oriented to the cog/ring side of the chain. So inside the looped chain. Chain shipping on the small cog is often a symptom of the Wipperman quicklink being installed reversed.
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [SummitAK] [ In reply to ]
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I don’t understand- there are two pieces to make up the quick link and they’re identical. The larger side will be facing forward on one side of the chain and rearward on the opposite side. (What does ‘inside a looped chain’ mean?)
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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [Benv] [ In reply to ]
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Mounting the quick link in the lower chain string 11 should be read like 11 ..



.. my first description was out of pointsymetrical memory and therefore confusing, sorry :-)

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Re: What's the strongest / most endurent chain out there ? [Benv] [ In reply to ]
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Benv wrote:
I don’t understand- there are two pieces to make up the quick link and they’re identical. The larger side will be facing forward on one side of the chain and rearward on the opposite side. (What does ‘inside a looped chain’ mean?)


It means to inside of connected chain. See Sausskross figure. It isn’t forward or backward between links it is facing inside or outside of looped chain/ring/cog.

https://www.connexchain.com/...nnex-link-manual.pdf
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