chain weight

diana · 3/1/14, 2:07 AM

Can anyone tell me the weight difference from a 530 O-ring chain to standard chain.
Also if the 0-ring is heavier does it affect performance.
Thanks

PatrickMead#13 · 3/1/14, 11:59 AM

Weights are pretty close really. Some will say o ring (what I run) costs power but once it gets warmed up, it is free as standard chain. O ring is a little more forgiving maintenance wise. Either way, most important things to remember is keep them clean and lubricated. I lube mine 2-3 times per event just to be safe.

diana · 3/1/14, 9:19 PM

what do you use for lube. Will motor oil

PatrickMead#13 · 3/1/14, 10:25 PM

Motol chain spray. Their cleaner works well too.

3/1/14, 2:07 AM	#1 chain weight
diana Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 58	Can anyone tell me the weight difference from a 530 O-ring chain to standard chain. Also if the 0-ring is heavier does it affect performance. Thanks

3/1/14, 11:59 AM	#2
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	Weights are pretty close really. Some will say o ring (what I run) costs power but once it gets warmed up, it is free as standard chain. O ring is a little more forgiving maintenance wise. Either way, most important things to remember is keep them clean and lubricated. I lube mine 2-3 times per event just to be safe.

3/1/14, 9:19 PM	#3 Re: chain weight
diana Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 58	what do you use for lube. Will motor oil

3/1/14, 10:25 PM	#4
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	Motol chain spray. Their cleaner works well too.