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Originally Posted by 7days1shower
Is 525 the most common chain width to run in terms of finding chains abroad and spare links etc if required?
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Depends where you are... Most smaller bikes will probably run a 520.
And in some countries, they're the only bikes you will see.
I know I'm jinxing myself here but I've never had a chain snap in my whole life. That's over 15 years of riding, hundreds of thousands of miles. On and off-road, racing etc...
If you buy a GOOD quality chain and have it PROFESSIONALLY fitted, keep it adjusted and lubricated, it won't fail...
The only times I've ever seen snapped chains are when they've been so rusted they're practically rigid or crazily over tight/loose.
The other failure reasons are chain rollers worn down to the metal or missing all together.
It's not rocket science to prevent all of these scenarios and is the most very basic of maintenance and is unforgivably stupid if you're going on a long bike trip.
It's like people killing their bikes by running out of oil..... I mean.. REALLY... !!! REALLY !!!!
You wouldn't jump into a leaking boat to cross and ocean or ride a camel and never feed or water it.. ~~
Okay I'm ranting..
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