9 speed chains

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I've never snapped a chain in my years me running 7 speed but in the last few years i've gone through 4 sram and shimano 9 speed chains. Any ideas of anything that's likely to last. The rest of my drive train is in good condition so i'm sure its not me breaking them.
 
I used to snap a 9speed at least weekly . At least when you go to pick it up its nicely stretched out in a line behind you :lol:

It's probably a major reason why I use one gear with a 1/8 chain now .

I sheared a link in a 3/32 8speed chain a few months ago , serves me right for trying to shave a few grams .

Where are all the strong chains ?
 
No first hand experience, but I'm told 9 speed shimano chains are crap and to be avoided. Sram are supposed to be ok (but youve snapped one of those too) and campag are supposed to be best.

I know that the shimano ones are a one-fix only, unless you use a power link, whereas campag can be set up time and time again with an old fashioned link extractor.

Like I said, its only hearsay - no actual experience.
 
KMC chains are supposed to be much better than Shimano. Recently swapped to a 9 speed KMC on my road bike and had no problems since September 09.
 
Kentphil":1i3vlo10 said:
KMC chains are supposed to be much better than Shimano. Recently swapped to a 9 speed KMC on my road bike and had no problems since September 09.

what he said
 
Done the same as the rest of you guys ....... my answer was to buy the cheapest 9 speed ...... :D

No more snaps !!!
 
feck, chain, damn that's what been nagging me in my list of things for the bike. damn, need a chain. thanks :D





(been bugging for a while what was missed of my mental list of things needed and it's the damn chain :lol: )
 
Rohloff chains are the best. I had one that lasted 3 years before having to replace it, and that was commuting to work 16 miles a day 5 days a week.

They're expensive but in my experience they outlast any other make of chain I've tried so far.
 
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