Benifits of an O-Ring Chain????

[FLATMOE]

are they're any strong benefits of having an o-ring chain as opposed to a standard?

[FlyingW]

The O-ring chains wear longer than standard depending what you're riding through and how well you maintain your machine. I can destroy an O-ring chain just as fast as a standard if I try hard enough. As with any chain, you have to keep them clean and lubed for maximum life. The benefit to the O-ring chain is the o-rings do a better job at keeping the debris out of the roller pins but that doesn't matter if you don't maintain them.

[FLATMOE]

so they're pretty much designed to just wear longer?

[FlyingW]

Roger that......

[Dammit!]

You don't need the sticky type chain lube with an o or x ring. Just WD40 works fine and is a hundred times cleaner. With a standard you need a real chainlube for maximum life and that stuff makes a mess.

[RapidRick]

O ring chain, never leave home without it! :headbang: