520 Or 525 Chain

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Is there much of an advantage of running 520 on a track bike over 525?

#1 Cream_Revenge, Jan 25, 2020
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Not really, most universal type race sprockets come in a 520 pitch, and all the reputable manufacturers make their race chains 520, for lightness more than anything else, but really there are few benefits. The race teams can change chains after every race - it gets a bit expensive for ordinary joes to do that

#2 HootOwl, Jan 25, 2020
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As above far easier to get alloy sprockets..in theory the lesser weight means less resistance (if maintained) equals more rwhp.
Enjoy the extra 0.35 Ho

#3 bradders, Jan 25, 2020
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It's simple. Less weight. Racers want less weight like Yorkshiremen want discounts.

#4 Ash34, Jan 25, 2020
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