Originally Posted by
allout1
I busted a chain, and I don't know that this one that's on now from a parts bike will go the long haul. It's best to keep a spare there for the quick fix.
Are $10 chains worth it? $20 chains probably where real chains begin, eh. What's your experience?
Thanks
For 8 and 9sp (which i only run) the "best" kmc x8 and x9 chains are the ones to get imo (x8-99 and x9-93). also the 9sp DA/XTR was good but i thinks its discontinued now.
I pay about 11,5€ for these kmc chains. My cassettes are also between 11,5 and 15€. last for about 3500km.
for 10 and 11 and 12sp i would get some middle of the road shimano chains since i have seen tests where these last a bit longer than the rest. these are lab tests though so they might only last as long as the rest in the real world.