0.5% Stretch Means Replace: How to Actually Measure Chain Wear

December 30, 2025 December 30, 2025 by Jason Michael in Bike Repair 1 min read

Chain wear measurement seems simple until you realize half the methods people use are wrong. That old “12 inches should be 12 i

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Jason Michael is a Pacific Northwest gardening enthusiast and longtime homeowner in the Seattle area. He enjoys growing vegetables, cultivating native plants, and experimenting with sustainable gardening practices suited to the region's unique climate.

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