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Chain recommendation - std or o/x-ring?


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2013 TXT Pro 250

Just found that my chain has some stiff links and is showing some signs of rust.  So time for a replacement.  What do people use / recommend?

 I'd like to go o-ring (or x-ring...) but I am concerned that the o-ring type chains are wider than the regular chains and will cause problem with the chain guide.

Thanks.

 

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I've never considered an 'O' or 'X' ring chain for my Trials bikes, I don't see the need personally. I've always enjoyed good longevity from Regina chains. Just out of curiosity I found the following............

DID 520 ERT2: 17.60mm width and 36000 Nm average tensile strength.

DID 520 ERS2: 16.75 and 25900.

Regina 520 135EBXL: 15.875 and 26900.

All non O or X ring, the DID 520 ERT2 is certainly a stronger b@$t@rd, just depends on whether your bike can accommodate the width of 17.60mm without rubbing on something? 

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Thanks for all the replies.  So I ended up ordering a RK standard chain (I've been pretty happy with RK chains before and it was cheap < US$30 on Amazon Prime) and some good lubricants.  I am in Northern California so 8 months of the year we don't know what rain is, and the rest of the time it's too wet to ride... :lol:

Hoppy trails.

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On 6/14/2017 at 4:48 AM, cascao said:

I like to change the sprockets and chain at same time. 

Yeah... I have sprockets on order... my question was really about the type of chain, but thanks for the reminder.

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