Bicycle Mechanics - "mtb" chain on a road bike?

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philosoraptor

04-01-03, 03:07 PM

I ordered the SRAM PC-99 9-speed PowerChain from Performancebike's web site under the "Road Components" section. The box arrived and says, prominently, "MTB".
I went back to Performance's site and noticed that that same chain is listed (with the same item number) under the "ATB Components" section. So I am inferring that I can use the chain on my road bike, despite the "MTB" wording on the box. Am I correct?

Phatman

04-01-03, 05:03 PM

they are the same. fuggedaboutit. road 9 speed shimano/sram=atb 9 speed shimano/sram.

RainmanP

04-02-03, 05:57 AM

All the SRAM 9sp chains are basically the same. The one designed for mtb use is supposed to be a little heavier-duty, but the dimensions are the same.

a2psyklnut

04-03-03, 10:07 AM

Yep, same chain! Same thing with Shimano bottom brackets, a splined Ultegra is the same as an XT! Dura-Ace = XTR and 105 = LX.

L8R