What are the differences between these two shimano chains?
03-29-08, 08:23 AM
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What are the differences between these two shimano chains?
Can I replace a 9 speed Shimano CN-HG73 with a Shimano CN-HG53 when the former finally wears out? There is not much information on Shimano's website and I have no idea what the numbers mean and what compatability issues there are. I am using a compact Tiagra (50/34t) with a 9 speed SRAM PG-950 (11-28t).
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Minor quality differences between the 53, 73 and 93. Personally I only buy replacement chains with a powerlink. SRAM makes excellent chains and the powerlink is a no brainer compared to the stupid break-off pin. All you need to be sure of is that your replacement chain is Shimano 9 speed compatible. There are many options. Another option is to buy the Shimano chain and a SRAM powerlink instead of using the break-off pin. Works fine.
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I think missing links are such that you seperate them by pinching the plates and push them together...
Is the powerlink the same?
Is the powerlink the same?
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yes, same. slightly different design, but basically the same thing where you pinch them together.
Honestly I would just use a SRAM 951 or 971 chain since it comes with the link.
Honestly I would just use a SRAM 951 or 971 chain since it comes with the link.
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