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To be honest this is probably the most accurate indication of chain wear, although Park make quite a nice streach measurer for around £7 Link measuring both 0.75% and 1% wear, its simplicity making it more affordable than many others for home use.
I find as long as the chain is kept cleaned fairly often and free from grime, it lasts much longer, and dont bother with any of those £20 something chain cleaner things, just split the chain, place it in a pot with white spirit, put the lid on, give it a shake and in 30 seconds, it looks and feels like new.
Ollie