What chain does everyone prefer?
05-03-03, 08:35 PM
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What chain does everyone prefer?
I am just curious about what everyone's chain of choice is. For both mountain and road nine speeds. It's about time to replace them on both of my bikes. I am thinking about changing to SRAM but first I want to get everyone's opinions.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
05-03-03, 08:41 PM
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Sachs pc59 I believe is the nine speed one. This is an sram chain but can be used on shimano or sram.
No clue about road.
Sachs pc59 I believe is the nine speed one. This is an sram chain but can be used on shimano or sram.
No clue about road.
05-03-03, 08:42 PM
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I've been using SRAM chains for a while now with no complaints. IMHO the powerlink is the best reason to own a SRAM chain. The link makes it so much more convienient to clean the chain, yank it off toss it in a coke bottle with some orange cleaner shake a few times and Voila clean chain.
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The can be used for either.
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05-03-03, 09:17 PM
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Shimano chains are great but they lackt the powerlink which is just about the greatest thing to ever happen to chains. I personally ride the pc99 chains and they now have a few models with hollow pins or plates with holes in them for reduced weight. The pc59 and pc69 are also great choices for either mountain or road. Remember, all chains are not created equal.
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05-03-03, 09:22 PM
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I'll put in my vote for SRAM chains too. I have the PC99 on my MTB and the PC89R on my RB. I love the PowerLink... especially for cleaning. If you just happen to really like Shimano chains, you can still replace one of your links with a PowerLink and it works just as well too.
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Road bike - Sram highest 8 speed chain cut down to 6 speed length.
Mountain bike - Sram pc-99
Mountain bike - Sram pc-99
05-03-03, 09:56 PM
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I run a Campy Record chain and have had no problems over the years. But lots of riders here are using the Wipperman chain (stainless) and keep bragging about how they shift and how quite they are.
I'm going to give it a try...
I'm going to give it a try...
05-03-03, 10:23 PM
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I have not noticed any smoother shifting with the wipperman vs. the campy chain. I just like the removable link with it, the IRD has the same type of link with it, it was all black though so matched my bike better hahaha 
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KMC its cheap & works just as well 
05-04-03, 03:39 AM
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Went from a Campy 10-speed to the Wipperman Conex. No difference in performance thus far. I did so because of all the bragging about longer life with the Wipperman. Campy went about 3.5K miles. If I can double that I will be very pleased.
05-04-03, 07:10 AM
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SRAM! I've only heard good things about them. My road bike came stock with a SRAM and I have nothing to complain about. I've got a PC-99 in the mail for my mountain bike.
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05-04-03, 08:42 AM
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SRAM, MEC sells them, they are well priced, $17 for the PC48 on the beater, and $27 for a PC59. I've yet to break a chain, Ive done in two powerlinks, but thats because of my lack of finesse in shifting.
05-04-03, 01:08 PM
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I've got an sram on my road bike, I think its a 69? does that sound right? I can't find the powerlink though...really have't looked hard though. I suppose I'll do that next time I'm cleaning.
05-04-03, 02:39 PM
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I've always used SRAM chains, but for some reason my Airborne, which has an Ultegra triple FD and an XTR RD, doesn't like them. So I use Shimano chains on it, and SRAM on the Novara. The Fuju is too new to have needed a chain replacement, but I'll probably stick with Shimano on its 105 group as well.
I always carry a chain tool anyway, so it's no big deal to have a few Shimano pins in the tool kit as well.
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I always carry a chain tool anyway, so it's no big deal to have a few Shimano pins in the tool kit as well.
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05-04-03, 09:57 PM
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Gotta love Shi*No replacement rivets SO easy to lose on the trail.
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I take back what I said about the IG90 ... it's rusting. =( I tried to oil it right after I rode that day, but it's already got some rust on the outer parts.
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I've always gone with SRAM. But I received a Wipperman as a gift for Christmas and put it on last night. Haven't tried it yet but plan to today.
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05-05-03, 03:07 PM
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Very interesting thread. Here's what happens when you live in the middle of nowhere: you don't hear about SRAM being the home of the power link.
Forgive the n00b question, but is Sachs now SRAM in the world of chains?
Forgive the n00b question, but is Sachs now SRAM in the world of chains?
05-05-03, 04:34 PM
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Originally posted by Raiyn
Gotta love Shi*No replacement rivets SO easy to lose on the trail.
Gotta love Shi*No replacement rivets SO easy to lose on the trail.
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sram, can't beat the powerlink
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