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10/11/12/13-speed chains last just as long as 7/8/9-speed chains because of the improved metallurgy.

Doesn't that mean that 7/8/9-speed chains could be made with the same "improved metallurgy" to last far longer than chains with more speeds? 🤔

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in reply to Neil E. Hodges

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My totally amateur take of anecdata on that would be that 90% of the people only change their 7/8/9 speed because it's rusty from standing outside for years and at least 50% of people with 10+ speed actually replace them because of wear and tear.
Prices don't seem to be so different anymore, but I just did a very quick search for Shimano at one online shop. So maybe yes?
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