to o-ring or not to o-ring?

xander77 · Post by **xander77** » 26 Feb 2010, 20:15

Hi sort of a mute point really as I have already ordered a non o-ring heavy duty chain and sprocket set, but just wondereing what do people generaly put on the CRM`s? hopefully mine is mostly off roard with rides to the lanes kept low? I always buy O/X-ring for the R1 but thought a standered chain would be fine! so open to ha ha you got it wrong or yep thats what I always buy reply`s!!! be gentle people I am new!! Ha ha

Post by **SkidMark** » 26 Feb 2010, 20:26

jack_knows wrote:Hi sort of a mute point really as I have already ordered a non o-ring heavy duty chain and sprocket set, but just wondereing what do people generaly put on the CRM`s? hopefully mine is mostly off roard with rides to the lanes kept low? I always buy O/X-ring for the R1 but thought a standered chain would be fine! so open to ha ha you got it wrong or yep thats what I always buy reply`s!!! be gentle people I am new!! Ha ha

...that is the question...

I think it comes down to personal preference rather than right or wrong. With a non-oring you need to be good at the cleaning and re-lubing. As to how long each last I have no idea. I just put an oring chain on so will see...

Regards

SkidMark

Post by **knackeredMk1** » 26 Feb 2010, 20:57

O rings are much better in the mud because they keep their lubricant in much longer. Non O ring is the choice for sand using dry lube.

O rings also sap a little power. Not sure how much but I have heard it said as much as 3 bhp

. I rekon its more like 1-2; but you can feel the difference between the chains when pushing a bike.

Fungus GS · Post by **Fungus GS** » 26 Feb 2010, 22:42

My last 2 chains were a non o-ring, followed by an o-ring. The first cost £10 & lasted about 3 rides, the second cost £25 & has lasted over 12mths, with less cleaning/etc. The plates don't rust together when you wash the bike & put it away... :-)

Post by **twistednuts** » 26 Feb 2010, 22:48

I found this useful, found on another forum........ http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_abou ... chains.htm

Post by **Eddie Evans** » 27 Feb 2010, 01:45

O ring every time for me.
Try the none o ring one and you will see why

jontymiller · Post by **jontymiller** » 27 Feb 2010, 10:57

O ring Chains are really good, as every one said they are better for you sprockets as they stay lubricated for longer. They are a bugger to clean though, specially after a sandy ride. Normal Chains are ok they just need to be well looked after ie. very very good chain lube! Also it will be a good idea to spray some lube after you wash the bike, on any chain, as it stops surface rust which can damage the chain.

That is may thoughts, don't know how right they are!

Post by **fallenmikethebike** » 27 Feb 2010, 17:57

Yep, "O" ring for me, I did look at the link in Twisted's post, interesting, I always oil my chain with a Paint brush, so as to get to all the awkward spots, and have for a while now been brushing on the ATF , fluid that has been used in the gearbox.
I have also found it's worth while, too, stretch the chain after lubing, by way of soft alli bar between the chain and a sprocket tooth, just roll the wheel backwards carefully, to tension the chain, do this every, foot or so, remembering to check the split link before you pack up, [ spinning the wheel backwards , can , dislodge the split link.
I generally work on the basis of 2 front sprockets to one rear, and a new chain every year.
Having a chain take out a casing is probably a false economy, IMO.

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