Description
Most chain manufacturers build a link the same way they always have; ProTaper’s Pro Series Forged 520 Racing Chain takes a different approach with a manufacturing technique the company had not used before on an offroad chain. Instead of a conventional pin collar riveted onto the outer plate, the Pro Series cold-forges the collar so it becomes seamlessly incorporated into the outer plate itself, wrapping around a chromium carbide layered pin underneath.
Features and Benefits
- Cold-forged pin collars are seamlessly incorporated into the outer chain plate rather than simply riveted on
- Chromium carbide layered pins add wear resistance at the highest-friction point in the chain
- Outer plate thickness is slimmed down, cutting rotating weight while tensile strength goes up, not down
- Engineered for maximum strength and smooth power transfer under demanding racing conditions
- 520 pitch, 120-link length, Gold finish
This is a race-oriented chain aimed at riders who want the lightest possible drivetrain without giving up strength at the pin, which is usually the first point to fail on a cheaper chain under hard acceleration and braking. It is a 520 pitch, 120-link chain, so verify link count against your bike’s stock chain before ordering. IPD Racing ships this genuine ProTaper Pro Series chain from stock, manufacturer warranty included.
