Bicycle chain construction and standards

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Construction, and dimension standards for single speed, and multi-speed bicycle chains
(6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speeds)

Table of CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Chain construction
02:33 Number of speeds
03:12 Digression - old chain design
05:26 Chain inner width
07:08 Chain outer width
09:44 Hollow pins
11:08 Compatibility (mix-matching)

Useful LINKS:
If you have any questions, please use the BikeGremlin forum (I try to respond to every comment, but YouTube sucks at notifications, especially when it comes to any follow-up questions):
https://www.bikegremlin.net/

Bicycle chain wear (elongation) explained:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3306/bicycle-chain-wear-elongation/

Chain dimension standards:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/3555/bicycle-drive-chain-dimension-standards/

How to clean and lubricate a bicycle chain:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/44/best-bicycle-chain-lube/

Rotor 1x13 (13-sprocket) drivetrain:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6066/1x13-groupset-by-rotor-honest-preview/

When to replace a chain (when is a chain worn):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/733/change-chain-bicycle/

Compatibility (mix-matching):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1220/1-bicycle-chains-compatibility/

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