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Jester:
Assuming you don't want to do the 520 conversion, any DID O or X-ring chain will be good, the latter are supposed to last longer, gold ones might keep rust at bay better due to the finish, the heavy duty ones last even longer but is probably overkill.
You're chain maintenance will make more of a difference IMO than what you choose of the above.

I usually use gold non-HD x-ring DID with good results.

As for Renthal, I have used their hard-anodised sprockets paired with DID. Can recommend Talon rear sprockets too.
I don't use Renthal chains as the connecting links aren't like DIDs, they are solid you need a proper peening tool or weight\hammer to spread the pin end for a secure fit (at least the last few I've seen are like that). A right faff. Pretty much any cheapo chain tool can deal with spreading the soft link type heads on a DID rivet link so better for DIY IMO.

ZedThou:
I use Renthal front sprockets but prefer the Supersprox rear, they have a gold anodised aluminium centre but steel teeth.  Look great and strong.

michael4012:
Gold ZVM 525 it is then with supersprox sprockets many thanks for your input guys

michael4012:
As usual I fannied about & didn't follow the advice I asked for I went for a 520 conversion using an Afam chain with Renthal steel front & a Renthal anodized alloy rear

MR2Brett:
How much lighter was the 520 chain kit?

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