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Originally Posted by
majland
DID's chains are among the best and wider one (525 enstead of a 520) will last longer if its cared for.
But if you want it to really last long be aware that even a riveted connection might be a weak point. So you might consider buying the chain as and endless one (
http://www.off-the-road.de calls it a closed chain). It is more trouble fitting it (have to disassemble more, but a good time to grease everything in the suspension and bearings)
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Ok, thank you
But there is no trouble to fit a 525 chain instead of the standard 520?
It sounds interesting to buy a closed chain, but as you say more trouble.. I should grease the backswing so probably it is a good time to do that when I change the drive line.. But how much weaker is an open chain? Is it possible to make the closed chain open if I have to remove it or do I have to buy a new chain in that case? I don't think I want to remove the swing If I have to remove the chain for some reason.. And do I get the right length of the chain when byuing a closed one? In some cases when byuing a chain it has to be shortened, am I right?
Another question as well:
Does an alu sprocket works good or is it much weaker than a sprocket in steel?
Thought of this:
http://www.off-the-road.de/en/XT-660...ium-XT660.html
It must be some benefit in performance with a leightweight sprocket?