what would be the best chain to go with, weight and strength wise?
Wippermann Connex 911, XTR or Pc-991 cross step
Wippermann Connex 911, XTR or Pc-991 cross step
Wippermann, XTR or 991 cs?
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Do a search as some good chain threads already exist
I run Sram PC-971 on all my bikes
if fitted properly (using a quality chain tool to cut the chain to correct length without deforming the cut plates) you should not have any issues with strength or durability
and the lower cost of the 971 means you can swap out the chain before it stretches and ruins your cassette and chainring, without financial excess!
if fitted properly (using a quality chain tool to cut the chain to correct length without deforming the cut plates) you should not have any issues with strength or durability
and the lower cost of the 971 means you can swap out the chain before it stretches and ruins your cassette and chainring, without financial excess!
this. KMC X9. case closed.
kmc xsl9 ti..... SOLID performer...
Kmc>sram
I currently run the KMC X9 (lets face it, it's because its gold), but the Shimano CN7701 (XTR/Dura Ace) is a fantastic chain.
It's also light, strong and durable. Same for its yaban sibling.
You frickin weenie.
Chains wear out. Get a $15 SRAM with a powerlink and forget it. How much weight do you think you're going to save on your DH bike chain?
Chains wear out. Get a $15 SRAM with a powerlink and forget it. How much weight do you think you're going to save on your DH bike chain?
what this guy said. I never want to replace super expensive chains, so I run em past where I should and they get loud and clacky. with cheap ass chains, I can run em for 3 months and replace long before they're worn.
If by cheap you mean 15$ than you don't save money but spend more. a 40$(can be had for 30$) KMC mentioned here lasts 1-2 seasons depending on how much you ride.
And I rode a cheapie SRAM 8 speed for half a decade. It is all dependent. My point is chains are a consumable item, and the weight difference from one to the other is negligible on something as heavy as a gravity bike. The boutique chain thing just cracks me up. Your million dollar XX shyt will never outlast my 8 speed clunker.
Thats why it make sense to buy mid priced chains like the KMC. Also you are wrong. 30-40$ chains are 80-120g lighter which is a lot for only 15$ more. If I passed opportunities like that my bike would be 2-3lbs heavier.
Sram 971 ftw