Anyone running DID 520 Xring chain?

I've thought about it but decided that the bike is more than fast enough "as is". I think the most important factors to chain longevity are: keeping it well lubed, being smooth on the throttle, and maintaining the correct amount of slack. If I were to go the 520 route, I'd also avoid the aluminum sprockets as (imho) the trade-off of very minor weight savings is outweighed by significantly less sprocket life.
 
Tha_jones said:
interested to see if anyone is currently running one and how they are holding up
also anyone running 16/47 gearing ?
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Hi, I'm running a 16 front sprocket and a 46 in the rear. I like it, pulls easy from a stop . Also I'm running an X ring chain but it's a 530. The chain and sprockets are new and my bikes a first gen, '05 by the way, and I did get the rubber infused front sproket..
 
I'm running 16/47 on a genII. It's definitely more lively (dare I say "hooligan" lol?) than stock. I haven't put a lot of highway miles on it yet to decide if I like it for the long term. I do notice the extra cruising rpm but it is fun though. 530, didn't really see a reason to save a few ounces on a bike that's already light and makes a lot of power.
 
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