Chains
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what is zee best
are we talking about wallet chains?
Shimano 7701 (xtr/durace) 9 speed. I have never had one snap on me in the 5 years i have used them. No joining links means no weak links. I used to use connex joining links but i have had them break on me, but never the chain.
I have an sram pc40. Its okay (I have had it for a while).
I had a PC-99 that I beat the crap out of on rocks and... O.K. so I'm not that smooth... but I put it through the ringer - no problems. I had a PC-69 before that, no problems either. Got rid of it casue I got the 99 really cheap and decided to upgrade.
I'll be running a PC-991 this year. The main difference between the new 991's and the 99's from last year are the link plates. For 06' the plates are bulged out like on the Shimano HG chains. I still use a Shimano block, so I think the new SRAM design will shift better than the old style PC-99's.
I'll be running a PC-991 this year. The main difference between the new 991's and the 99's from last year are the link plates. For 06' the plates are bulged out like on the Shimano HG chains. I still use a Shimano block, so I think the new SRAM design will shift better than the old style PC-99's.
I have a PC-?? Hollowpin and have had a few and love them. I normally replace them, even when they arn't beat. I love them so far, but probley havn't owned the same one for longer than 6 months. I normally don't break chains no matter how much of a hack I am.
If you care about a quick disconnect...connex
if you dont.. shimano xtr/dura ace (7801)
Personally I have had my best luck with the wipperman/connex as i pull my chain to clean it regularly. I have had too much blood spilled due to sram chains to use them any more.
if you dont.. shimano xtr/dura ace (7801)
Personally I have had my best luck with the wipperman/connex as i pull my chain to clean it regularly. I have had too much blood spilled due to sram chains to use them any more.
Right now I am running a 105 chain...not the greatest lets put it that way... I will probobally be upgrading to a Dura Ace at some point this season.
i use Sram PC 69... replace it about once a year.... Even if the stretch gauge says not to.... But thats any chain really
Bicyclist said:
Right you can actually use that on Any 9 speed chain
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Cave Dweller said:
with sram powerlinks though. Only broken a few power links, and always on a climb.anybody ever try and use a sram road chain? i got one for free with my cassete and im hesitant to see if i should use it for slalom and dh
There is no difference between a road chain and a mountain chain.
XTR and Dura-ace are identical.
I prefer SRAM cause I hate the shimano pin thing. I don't want to have to buy a new pin if I hav eto remove my chain.
I just buy the pc-69 and replace it once a year. They shift nice and they can be found for $20.
XTR and Dura-ace are identical.
I prefer SRAM cause I hate the shimano pin thing. I don't want to have to buy a new pin if I hav eto remove my chain.
I just buy the pc-69 and replace it once a year. They shift nice and they can be found for $20.
CN7701 DuraAce/XTR chain. Relatively cheap (~25-30), as light as the hollow sram, and ultra-strong. Mushroom shaped pins on newer-generation shimano chains keep the links from sliding off under extreme torque. Just use the included special pins or a powerlink, and you're good to go.
KMC X9 is pretty similar to the Sram chains, but once you connect it you can't take it off. They shift really well, and I've never (*knocks on wood) had one break on me. We've noticed they shift a little better than the Shimano 9sp chains. We=the entire staff at one of the premiere NorCal road shops. The X9 probably isn't the best in the world, but it's pretty good. I've got a Wipperman chain right now, and it's pretty smooth as well. No complaints yet, besides the rust on it!
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I broke the 2 I rode on the mountain bike. I did like it on the road. I plan to try an IRD chain next. The shop got a bro deal on them, so I figure I will try them. The plates look nice. Like I said before, I prefer the newest XT and XTR chains, before they went 10 spd. I ride everything with sram powerlinks. I keep 4 or 5 at the house at all times. I don't even mind breaking them, as it is a 10 second fix. I carry one in my pack and the bags on all of my road bikes.bikenweed said:
You broke 2 X9's? Dang. Maybe mine are lasting because I use single rings only. But I'm still climbing a 44pound DH bike up technical steep stuff everyday, and doing sprints on that same bike. I kinda think all chains are the same, and it's just a big conspiracy that one's actually better. Everyone has stories about breaking a chain in three minutes flat, so it's probably just tolerances in production and all are created equal. Who knows.loco said:
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You are likely right. I do like the plates on Dura Ace chains, but I also pay $25 or less for them. I figure bikes are useless without chains, so I replace them often and don't mind $25 - 30 for them. It beats walking out. Shimano chains were horrible before they mushroomed the pins. I can't ride more than a month on a Sram chain without breaking them these days.bikenweed said:
I run Sram PC58 chains on all of my gravity bikes. 9 speed is a horrible scam.
scam?
Yeah, 9spd chains to pop easier than 8spd did. PC-69 is the way to go, all the SRAM chains are about the same strength, you just loose weight as you get more expensive.
I have had a Wipperman 904 for 2 years on an XT cassette. It still shifts perfect. I'll be getting another one for sure.
SuspectDevice said:
I couldn't agree more. But until somebody starts making highend 8sp stuff again, there isn't much choice.
I'm out of all my horded 8sp parts.
buildyourown said:
8 Speed x7 is plenty good enough for me. Best shifting ever!
On this topic, anyone know if you can safely use a SRAM quick link with a Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR chain without any problems?
atrokz said:
Yes...
Universe said:
You better buy a whole new drivetrain when you do.
Kanter said:
Oh Dear..... Stop riding... get the new chain for those nice new gears......ANyways My Bro rides a wipperman, no troubles.... the KMC chains... is what my Ride came with... didnt last one ride before i killed my forearms and had to Ghetto rapir it... its a good chain ... But not for bigger guys!!!.... For anyone who isnt sure when its time to replace your chain here is a link to an awesome tool to have handy
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=5&item=CC-2
And another version
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=5&item=CC-3
Keep these handy and you wont find yourself breaking chains again
DirtyMike said:
Oh dear, stop riding until you get a tool to measure if your chain is shot. Whatever will you do without it?
Why do ya have to be a smart a$$. I was making a statement that I built up my new Fly and didnt replace the chain. Now its making terrible noise on the cassette and shifting terrible. Since I just spent a crap load of money, I want my bike to run like a top.