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Old 04-Aug-2006, 10:36   #8
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Originally Posted by Red-Duc
How can I tell what size chain is already on my bike??
A 520 is 1/4" across the plates, a 525 is 5/16" across the plates.

Chains are still made in imperial sizes, 5/8" by 1/4" = (5)x1/8" by (2.0)x1/8" hence 520.
5/8" by 5/16" = (5)x1/8" by (2.5)x1/8" = 525
and so on for other sizes.
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