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I think fine. I’ve had a bit of surface rust every now and then and
I’ve ignored it if I can rub it off. I haven’t got to the point of a
stiff link, though.I think the 2 or 3 stiff links were OK, stiff due to crud and light surface rust on the plates rather than the rollers. I used boiling water to melt off the old stuff before re-waxing and the chain has been fine. I think my error was to thoroughly wash the bike and then leave the chain on and untouched for a couple of days - even if the rain hadn’t affected the wax too badly, the washing certainly did.
Any recommendations for a decent chain checker? I think mine has been kicking around in the tool box for too long to be trusted.
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I think fine. I’ve had a bit of surface rust every now and then and I’ve ignored it if I can rub it off. I haven’t got to the point of a stiff link, though.
Really should wipe down and dry the chain after a wet ride.
Best to ask https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au for an expert opinion. He’ll probably make a 90 minute video and a white paper on the subject.