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Dancing Skeleton 07-11-12 06:23 PM

Which Sram chain?
 
I need a new chain for my Force set-up. I have used a 1091-r, which was pretty good.
Right now I have a KMC XL10SL, which shifts nice but is louder (with a buzz) than the 1091-r.
I may go with a new Sram 1071.

Does anyone have experience with the newer Sram 1071?
I'd like a quiet chain that won't break the bank.


Thanks

Papa Ado 07-12-12 03:16 AM

KMC X10SL is a great chain - and really shouldn't be noisier than the 1091R.
http://www.roadbikeaction.com/ARCHIV...0SL-CHAIN.html

To save some cash, you could try the X10 (no weight reduction).

rangerdavid 07-12-12 04:47 AM

I'm riding a Dura Ace chain now on my rival group. it's quiter than the 1071 I was riding, but not cheap.

jakes 07-12-12 04:58 AM

Make sure that your derailleurs are well-adjusted before you write off any chain as loud. That 2.35mm gap between your gears doesn't allow for a lot of free space before the chain starts buzzing on something.

foresthill 07-12-12 05:33 AM

That's odd. I found the KMC chains to be quite a bit quieter than the 1090-r I used a while back.

Psimet2001 07-12-12 08:19 AM

The KMC is markedly quieter. Your memory must be fading or your setup changed. If you buy a SRAM chain of any type you will be instantly reminded.

darb85 07-12-12 08:21 AM

1091R chain is the only sram chain i would buy, and is suprisingly quite, especially compared to the horrendous 1071


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