9sp Chain choices

starbuck

Looking for a new 9 speed chain. I normally go for an SRAM pc991 chain, but want to know what other decent (and durable) chains people recommend.

I've liked the powerlink on the SRAM chain's as it means I can take the chain off for proper cleaning when I want to, and I've heard KMC have a similar option.

I haven't heard good things about Shimano chains (or have they gotten better). I know they don't have a powerlink type connection (but have heard you can use a powerlink in a shimano chain without a problem).

Any suggestions?

cooldad

KMC

You can use the powerlink with any, but why bother when KMC are better.

Ryan Jones

Before I changed recently I asked a guy I work with who does silly (IMO) road miles and he's firmly in the SRAM camp. Of course off road miles could affect different brands differently, but a PC991 just went on my bike and they're £16 at CRC right now so smiles here

cooldad

Lots of roadies use Campag stuff.
Decent KMC are about £11.

I've snapped Shimano and Sram, but never KMC, FWIW.

jimothy78

+1 for KMC. I use the X9.93, get them from these guys:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-X9-93-Sil ... 0740161749

cooldad

jimothy78 wrote:

+1 for KMC. I use the X9.93, get them from these guys:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-X9-93-Sil ... 0740161749

Weirdly, on my watch list.

swod1

i use shimano chains usually the xt or xtr if on offer, never had a problem until recently when a new pin in the chain broke and now i use either sram powerlinks or kmc links with the chains.

i dont get why shimano dont just use a quick link system over the fiddly and pain in the arse pins to join a chain up.

mudsucker

I used both the SRAM 971 or 991. Both are very strong and reliable.