Chain Wear Questions:)

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Most people who have chain
trouble have it from bad joins, so (theoretically) a quick/master
link eliminates that liability.

The only bicycle chain that I have ever had break, broke at
the master link when I was climbing a hill. I was standing
on the pedals when it snapped.

What brand? What gear? I've only used SRAM (& before that Craig),
but been using them for many years, both on & off-road (much more
stressful) without mishap, & I weigh 235.

I have no idea what brand. This was on a 24 inch, single speed, road
bike. This happened over 30 years ago. I was going up a steep hill on
a city street when it happened.

They had master links 30+ years ago?!?

Bill "think I was still using wire to fix broken chains then (ok, closer to
*40* years ago)" S.

Wow...... Not too bad at all - one broken chain in 40 years. Now if only
you can repeat that for the next 40, you'll be home free.. Good luck!