> Also: I'm running a Shimano IG-51 chain (8-speed) with a SRAM Silver
> PowerLink.
> NO problems yet with 300km on it. (I take it off about every 3rd ride for a
> swish in turps)
>
> C.
Just changed my SRAM chain at about 6000km. A bit stretched. I never
clean chains other than to brush off accumulated gunge. The theory is
that cleaning a chain just creates new niches and crannies for more new
dust with sharp edges and greater grinding power - whereas the old dust
has reduced to a relatively harmless oily paste which is best left
undisturbed as it fills spaces which new dust would otherwise get into.
I wouldn't put money on this theory but it seems to work!
cheers
Jacob