[tuumbaq]

Need a new drivetrain and Im @ lost with so many different chains to choose from...I dont want to buy Sram...maybe Shimano but is this DH worthy ?

Wippermann 920 Teflon

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5156


Cheers

 

[Poncho78]

I am not a chain destroyer, but I did blow up a Wipperman a few years ago practically JRA. Properly installed and after it failed I dropped a simano xt in and it lasted forever.

The Wipperman I chose was a gold one for what it's worth.

 

[Zark]

KMC X9sl. This chain is sweet, its lighter than the competition, shifts great and I haven't seen any failures yet.

 

[bullcrew]

KMC X9sl. This chain is sweet, its lighter than the competition, shifts great and I haven't seen any failures yet.

X2 I run the ti

http://www.kmcchain.us/kmcproduct.asp?pid=4821&bsid=33&ssid=570




Got 3 more sitting on hte shelf for future bikes or builds... Still running the original almost a year later which is 6 months longer than my srams in the past or my whipperman that snapped and sent me over the bars...

 

[tuumbaq]

thanks for the input guys . . .I'll check out the KMC

 

[Zark]

thanks for the input guys . . .I'll check out the KMC

Glad to help

The ti-ni coated one is the way to go. That hard coating is supposed to contribute to the longevity and shifting. Not to mention, totally bling

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

KMC X9sl. This chain is sweet, its lighter than the competition, shifts great and I haven't seen any failures yet.

I had a JRA episode a few weeks ago with mine. I'm not even sure what happened, but the plates just separated from the pin somehow. Totally just happened riding in the parking lot during a shift.

Saying that though, it's a great chain. I put it back on and it seems fine...

 

[bullcrew]

I do that to 991 non hollow pins on a REGULAR basis... Not alot of stamina but a crap load of hammering down...The KMC is the only one I dont fear breaking a knee cap with...
Sounds like a manufacturer issue of a pin not being flanged out right... I know the srams the pins rip out on me on a regular basis so I know thats not a one issue...

 

[RedOne]

Need a new drivetrain and Im @ lost with so many different chains to choose from...I dont want to buy Sram...maybe Shimano but is this DH worthy ?

Wippermann 920 Teflon

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5156


Cheers

Never had problems with my Wippermann/connex chains.
Connex links work great with Shimano chains btw.

 

[SkullCrack]

Connex links work great with Shimano chains btw.

Wipperman Connex links > SRAM Powerlink. I've had more than one Powerlink fail, but no problems with the Connex links.

 

[rockofullr]

Fruity rodies love them some Wipperman. Makes em feel all special, like carbon head set spacers.

 

[Cantitoe Road]

Need a new drivetrain and Im @ lost with so many different chains to choose from...I dont want to buy Sram...maybe Shimano but is this DH worthy ?

Wippermann 920 Teflon

We have the chainwear test results on our website. The test includes chains from these manufacturers: Connex, Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, KMC, Yaban, and Point.

www.CantitoeRoad.com/connex

The above link also has some shifting (of new and worn chains), and breaking load test results. We try to keep this page updated with testing results, as well as, the methodology and testing facility information.

 

[Acadian]

Wipperman Connex links > SRAM Powerlink. I've had more than one Powerlink fail, but no problems with the Connex links.

I second that motion. I've had many Powerlink failures, but never lost a Connex link. Been using them for a few years now with both SRAM and Shimano chains.

 

[Da Peach]

I think I paid $9 for a SRAM powerlink at Whistler last year when I lost one getting all gnar gnar on Heart of Darkness

Gnar.

 

[teamkranzelbike]

i have been usingWipperman stuff for years with no problems. I just replaced the blue teflon coated one from my Dh bike. It was on there since 2006. It was definatly wore, but lasted hauling my 280# ass around.

 

[norbar]

KMC X9 SL or Yaban equivalent. Very good chains.

 

[tuumbaq]

thanks guys, KMC X9 it is then !