[email protected] (Bman) wrote in message news:<
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> I think it is a PC89HR. Has any used one of these on their bike? Does
> it wear out faster? Are they strong enough or just a hype job? Thanks
I have one with the hollow pins and the slotted sides. It works fine.
I only started using it this year so it doesn't really have that many
miles on it. Because I think chain wear is way over-rated as to its
importance, and because I don't pay much attention to the condition of
the chain until it starts making noise to tell me it needs lube, I
couldn't comment about observed longevity for someone who takes such
things more seriously than me. My opinion, though, is that I don't see
why it should wear out faster, since the hollow pin doesn't affect the
bearing surface. The chain is almost certainly weaker, and perhaps
there are people strong enough to deform the hollow pins but I'm not
in that category. The only down side is that it costs more.
That, and having to hear yet someone else tell you again that it only
saves thirty grams which is less than you could save by (fill in with
just about anything) and therefore it is insignificant.
JP
