Shimano Ultegra CN-HG92

Price Paid:  $0.00

Favorite Ride:
anything with hills

Bike Setup:
Trek 5200, DA, Cane creek wheels

Summary:
very good chain, it shifts better than the Sahcs chains but I feel the Sach chain last longer. I get twice the mileage out of them, but the Shimano chain shifts better and is smoother.

Strengths:
smooth shifting

Weaknesses:
doesn't last very long

Similar Products Used:
Sachs

Favorite Ride:
Bloomfield Ave.

Bike Setup:
Trek Y-77. Ultegra Group. Spinergy Wheelset.

Summary:
So far, no complaints. It holds the lubrication and have not had any problems when shifting. Once the derailleurs are properly adjusted, the chain shifts smoothly and accurately.

Strengths:
With proper lubrication, the chain has stayed smooth and clean. Little wear and easy to clean.

Weaknesses:
After 2500 I'll have it looked at and see the overall wear. Plan to take it off the bike after 1500-2000 for a through cleaning.

Similar Products Used:
105 and RSX chain

Favorite Ride:
King's Mountain

Bike Setup:
Stock Trek 5200T

Summary:
The shifting is as good as it gets, and the chain wear is only .25% (effectively no wear) after 1400 miles. I have the same chain on a mountain bike and it's been equally impressive, both in performance and wear.

Strengths:
Shifts well.
Very durable.

Weaknesses:
It would be nice if Shimano had it's own version of the Sram Powerlink. The need for a special pin is a minor annoyance.

Similar Products Used:
Sram PC-91

Favorite Ride:
From my house to Fulsher

Bike Setup:
Stock Cannondale R1000 w/ Ultegra

Summary:
Better value than DuraAce, but I'll most likely replace with DuraAce to give it a try.

Strengths:
Works as expected, no complaint for over 6000miles.

Weaknesses:
Not as nice looking as the DuraAce, but after it get's dirty who cares

Similar Products Used:
XT and XTR Shimano chains

Favorite Ride:
backroads of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Bike Setup:
New bike is Mongoose Rx10.9 titanium with ultegra triple, profile brc fork, ritchey logic headset, ritchey pro stem, 3ttt prima 220 bars,litespeed seatpost, avocet seat, spinergy spox wheels with continental gran prix 3000 foldable clinchers.

Summary:
The hg 92 is a great chain. It works excellently in the ultegra system. Very smooth precise shifts. I am using the chain on a triple set up with a 12-27 cogset, the largest available and the chain still shifts smoothly under load on hills. Excellent value for the money.

Strengths:
smooth crisp shifts I am using it on a triple with a 12-27 cog and have not missed a shift yet. It is heavier than the dura ace chain but is very durable.

Weaknesses:
none noted

Similar Products Used:
sachs