What chain?

hugh_b
hugh_b Posts: 93
edited February 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hey guy's, i have an 08 trek 6000, upgraded most things apart from the groupset, mainly because it works and does what i want it to do!
I've got a deore rear mech, alivio front, sram cassette, deore shifters (9 speed set-up). I'm in need of a new chain!
In all honesty the last time i rode the bike it got caped in mud and water, i stuck it in the garage intending to wash it the next day but never got round to it. After a good clean and service the chain looks a little worse for ware and for the sake of a few ££ i may aswell buy a new one.
What chain should i be looking at getting? I ride in all weather, xc/singletrack/bashing around the woods etc. I've been looking at shimano chains but i'm unsure what model would be best?

Hugh

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I'd get a SRAM PC951 or 971. Cheap, easy to fit, reliable.
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  • djvagabon
    djvagabon Posts: 262
    Id go for a KCM
  • canada16
    canada16 Posts: 2,360
    19 quid for a KMX X9L its light. free delivery 260gr

    But if you are not worried about weight then go with the sram like supersonic said.

    Nuff said. 8)
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Go for a SRAM.I like the convenient fitting.I prefer the SRAM 991 for the fully plated links,but 971 will do.
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  • canada16
    canada16 Posts: 2,360
    The Spiderman wrote:
    Go for a SRAM.I like the convenient fitting.I prefer the SRAM 991 for the fully plated links,but 971 will do.

    What is the convenient fitting? kmc has power link as well.

    Not that I care, I was going to get sram but the KMC was lighter, cheaper, and better rated or same rated as the 991.

    Will post a link if you want that KMC, for 20 all in, I love it.

    But then again sram could be easyer to remove as I have not removed my KMC yet.
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Personally for the bling and extra protection id get the nitride coated kmc x9l great chains, im still a fan of the 991 but imo kmc are the better chain, very tough.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
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  • Milkie
    Milkie Posts: 377
    KMC X9SL here.

    It's been on the bike for about a year, well over 1,500 miles (prob nearer 2500 inc commuting thinking about it). It's only stretched by 0.08% (to be double checked when I put it back on the bike).

    The powerlink is easy to use, just like an s-ram chain.

    This chain was a definite improvement over the standard Shimano chain, in terms of shifting, responsiveness and wear rate.

    Whatever chain you get, look after it, and it will look after your drivetrain.
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Might have to look at at the KMC next time.I currently have a SRAM 991 hollow pin which I got for £19,so I`m happy.
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  • Uncle Peter
    Uncle Peter Posts: 324
    Got a KMC the other day, cost me £20 from the LBS which included 2 extra powerlinks. I haven't really tried it out yet - weather far too crap.
  • Mr Wu
    Mr Wu Posts: 1,238
    The Spiderman wrote:
    Might have to look at at the KMC next time.I currently have a SRAM 991 hollow pin which I got for £19,so I`m happy.

    Totally agree with you, the ive got the PC991 solid pin on mine, toughest chain ive ever brought.
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  • ScottAspect45
    ScottAspect45 Posts: 158
    canada16 wrote:
    19 quid for a KMX X9L its light. free delivery 260gr

    But if you are not worried about weight then go with the sram like supersonic said.

    Nuff said. 8)

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Just go to google shopping and get the cheapest! Or ebay.
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  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    Before we all recommend Hugh spends the best part of £20 on a chain, have a look at his other kit.

    Hugh, with the mech etc you have there is no point trying to save a few grams and as long as you look after your chain more or less any will work OK on your bike.

    The main reasons fo rusing KMC or SRAM chains is their split link, allowing you to take the chain off to clean it.

    The SRAM 951 like this will do the job well.
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  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    im looking for a new chain also and took note of makes put forward on this post,but while looking round came across this KMC x9.73 for £13 so is there much difference in detail or the way it will perform compared to KMC x9 L ?????
  • scazzer
    scazzer Posts: 254
    :roll: :roll: :roll: tumble weed :P
  • hugh_b
    hugh_b Posts: 93
    hey guy's, yeah i wasn't overly fussed about weight at this stage as my current chainset/gears will see me through this summer. In the end i ordered a sram pc971, this was the same chain already fitted to my bike!


    thanks-Hugh
  • proalan
    proalan Posts: 2
    Hi all,

    Any recommendations on a chain to replace a unreliable shimano hg53 on my kona firemountain deluxe 2008. Its has broken 3 times within the last 4 weeks on very casual rides.

    Much appreciated
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    SRAM PC971 - light(ish) and tough as old boots!!!!!!

    Much better than my Dura Ace/XTR chain - at half the cost!!!!
  • proalan
    proalan Posts: 2
    I have been looking about at chains, poor reviews in general regardless of brands. Granted your unlikely to post reviews about a product if it works.

    These things can be dangerous. I got wiped out on a main road the third time the chain broke. I no longer trust the bike not to break under pressure.

    I was looking at the PC971 review

    I'll give this chain a go.

    Thanks buddy

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