The O , X or Z ring chains aren't better and even have a lower breaking strength in most cases they are just less maitinence due to the seals Aproporly lubed standard chain will last as long or longer than any of the fancy ring chain but you MUST lube it regularly. I have run the standard chains for 30 years and they last the life of the sprockets easily.I am talking about a good name chain not a junk chain. I mean a chain like D.I.D.

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