Originally Posted by Jim311
As mentioned above, I've got no experience with Rohloff chains. But I've had bad experiences with Shimano chains. I'm currently riding a SRAM chain with no problems. Really what's most important is proper installation, because for the most part a chain is a chain. Some are lighter than others, but even a cheap chain does the same job as a light chain.
Yesterday I was riding with a group of 20. My chain snaps and since I didn't have the tools neither the knowledge on how to repair it, I have to return back on foot. I don't want that to happen again. I mention the Rohloff because that was the editor's choice at MTBreview.com. I didn't know about the existance of that chain either. Now that I know I will consider it as an alternative, perhaps you too.
By the way the chain on my bike was the Shimano HG-53.