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KMC Digital Chain Checker Video
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In this video, JOM Of the Gravel Cyclist runs through the features of the KMC Digital Chain Checker, and provides a demonstration of its functionality against three different bikes. Note, this tool does not work with Campagnolo 13 speed Ekar chains.
Features
- Digital screen.
- Stainless steel hardened body.
- Compatible with all chains up to 12 speed.
- Measures up to 2.5mm of elongation.
Additional Product Photos
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As it’s measurement is derived from the distance between rollers, how does it cope with chains with oversize rollers , such as the SRAM flat top chain. Here it would underestimate chain wear. Hence the Park CC-4 chain tool which uses 3 prongs , and only measures from the same leading ( or trailing ) roller edge , across several links