difference between o ring and x ring?

[WheelzUp]

whats the difference between these two types of master links?

[old man roger]

As far as I know, the difference between O-ring and X-ring chains is the shape of the rubber sealing rings. X-ring suppose to seal much better than standard O-ring because there are 2 sealing points.

google search results mostly all say the same thing as above quote

[ryan711]

i thnk x's are kisses and o's are hugs or is it the other way around

[old man roger]

every one knows x's are hugs silly ..lol

[CLD107]

everyone knows that, and x is defense and o is offense

[Talen]

x-ring seals with 2 contact points, holds lube better, less friction,
o-ring seals with 1 contact point, holds lube less, more friction

You wont tell the difference at all unless you are a veteran street or mx racer, and even some of them cant tell.

Dont worry about it.

[WheelzUp]

thanks guys

[dlish]

dont waste $ on x ring. oring is just fine

[50slut]

+1 go for the oring...put it on and forget about it!

[Bobby digital]

It doesnt really cost much more