Mountain Biking - Replacing Shimano with SRAM chain.

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jtown
06-24-03, 08:44 PM
My 9 speed Stumpjumper FSR Comp came with an HG73 Shimano chain, but a few links are a little out of whack. I also cleaned it and upon installing it again I bent a link as well. So I'm off to buy a new SRAM with a Powerlink ... can I get any 9 speed SRAM chain or is there an equivalent model to the HG73?

Thanks!

Jim311
06-24-03, 08:45 PM
Yeah, there's deffinitely an equivalent chain. But I like SRAM better just for the powerlink... just pic whichever chain is in the same price range. There's not a huge difference between a high end chain and a low end chain.. pick something in between.
Rev.Chuck
06-24-03, 08:46 PM
Yes SRAM makes several 9 speed chains. Cheap to $$

jtown
06-24-03, 08:49 PM
ok so any 9 speed chain and then take off enough links to match it to my chain now? The main reason I want the powerlink thing is because I like to take the chain off to clean it.

btw ... you guys are fast! thanks.
ljbike
06-24-03, 08:54 PM
SRAM's PC59 is good, reliable and not overly expensive.
Jim311
06-24-03, 10:03 PM
I have a PC99... got it as a gift.
a2psyklnut
06-24-03, 10:15 PM
I like the PC59, good durable and strong. Cheap too!
jtown
06-25-03, 01:56 AM
PC59 it is! Thanks again guys.