Chains...

[bvibert]

What do you prefer to use for a chain? Shimano, SRAM, KMC, ?? Top of the line, middle of the road, whatever is cheapest?

Myself I've been buying Shimano LX (says it's also 105 level for you roadie guys) chains, mostly because that's what the bike shop pulls out when I ask for a chain. They've served me well, and I don't see any reason to switch. My new to me bike came with a 'new' (not brand new for sure) SRAM PC-971 which has let go 3 times on me in a total of 4 shortish rides. It's not helping to convince me to switch to SRAM.

 

[MR. evil]

I usually use one of the upper line SRAM chains. not sure what model, but its one of the fancy ones plated in some goldish color metal.

 

[gorgonzola]

use sram pc971 for the same reason you use your shimano. good for a break/replacement 1xyear. last one was saturday but due to operator error - shifting under mash load on a new trail no good for chain.glad for buddy's quik link - i gave mine to someone a few weeks ago. if you broke one 3x you've got some other funk or issue going on though

 

[Marc]

Not real picky so long as it has a master link.

Master link is key for cleaning your drivetrain.

 

[o3jeff]

You need to clean and lube it regularly.

 

[bvibert]

Not real picky so long as it has a master link.

Master link is key for cleaning your drivetrain.

I'm not totally sold on the master link thing yet, I had one break on me last season. It does make cleaning the chain a lot easier though.

What are you doing to clean your chain?

 

[bvibert]

You need to clean and lube it regularly.

I may not keep my bike clean, but I do keep the drive train clean.

 

[severine]

I may not keep my bike clean, but I do keep the drive train clean.

Mine, on the other hand...

 

[bvibert]

Mine, on the other hand...

You hadn't ridden your bike more than 4 times previous to this season. I've been keeping an eye on it this year, don't worry.

 

[wa-loaf]

I like the ones that come with whips. Wait, what forum is this ... ?

 

[Marc]

I'm not totally sold on the master link thing yet, I had one break on me last season. It does make cleaning the chain a lot easier though.

What are you doing to clean your chain?

You go through chains like I go through tissues. You should probably start learning how to do this thing called "spinning."

 

[bvibert]

You go through chains like I go through tissues. You should probably start learning how to do this thing called "spinning."

Aside from the quick link breaking last year I haven't much for chain problems before the current chain... But no, I'm not big on spinning, I prefer to muscle through a higher gear, when possible.

 

[gorgonzola]

^ awright another masher!

 

[o3jeff]

Did you get a new chain?

 

[Grassi21]

Aside from the quick link breaking last year I haven't much for chain problems before the current chain... But no, I'm not big on spinning, I prefer to muscle through a higher gear, when possible.

^ awright another masher!

I have my son trained to chant "mash!" any time I attack a climb on the road. But seeing that the bike we use is a SS there no choice but to mash.

 

[o3jeff]

I have my son trained to chant "mash!" any time I attack a climb on the road. But seeing that the bike we use is a SS there no choice but to mash.

You still ride bikes?

 

[bvibert]

Did you get a new chain?

Already had one, just haven't put it on yet.

 

[Grassi21]

You still ride bikes?

:lol: at this point only with the little dude on the road. i hope we have a long successful lax season. but i want to get out in the woods with you fools real bad.

 

[MR. evil]

Already had one, just haven't put it on yet.

Damn, I was going to bet money you were goingto take the one from Carries bike.

 

[bvibert]

Damn, I was going to bet money you were goingto take the one from Carries bike.

Haha

Besides it's probably a POS SRAM