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Zachariah
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: December 3, 2009
Strengths: 9-speed durability, strengthWeaknesses: None whatsoever...Bottom Line: Exactly the same as the XTR mountain chain, this 9-speed chain rocks compared to the new HG super-narrow 10-speed chains...which has been known to fail early in life.
Best results from Dura Ace components; cassette, cranks and BB. Why did Shimano even make 10-speed? Nine speed Mega enjoyed the LONGEST production run(10+ years) in cycling history.
Favorite Ride: State Hwy 74
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: SRAM PC-991 Hollowpin
KMC 9SL
Yaban SL
Bike Setup: 16-pound CAAD 9/7
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BikeMan6x
a CommuterDate Reviewed: March 23, 2009
Strengths: It works better with Campy 9 speed than a Record chainWeaknesses: I have had them bread on meBottom Line: Great chain
Favorite Ride: Mountians
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Sram, Campy
Bike Setup: Record LiteSpeed
Dura Ace Kline Q - pro
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Cweezy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 8, 2008
Strengths: Was quiet and smooth while it lastedWeaknesses: Only lasted 2 rides, back-to-back link failures thereafter. Provided final link-pin out of the box isn't nearly as slick a setup as a powerlink or similar.Bottom Line: I found this chain for sale at the big P for 25 bucks and grabbed one up to replace an older permagunked up but otherwise trusty shimano chain. Third ride in, on a 20 mile commute home, the chain starts making a ticking sound and I can feel some feedback in the pedals once every chain rotation. I check it out at home and one of the outer plates has bent outward and separated from its pin. I replace the entire link, and 3 miles into the very next ride another outer plate from a different spot completely separates and falls off. I decided I didn't need any more of this and returned it for a Sram chain.
I don't know if I got a bum chain or what, I'm a competent guy and I've pulled and re-connected plenty of chains before with no issue. Furthermore, nothing I would've done would have caused the chain to break in two different spots, nor would it have caused a link to let go of both pins that were holding it. Chain was 9-speed on an entirely 9-speed shimano drivetrain, lubed with finish line pro. It's disappointing that a top shelf product would behave this way.
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Shimano Ultegra, SRAM PC-991
Bike Setup: 9 spd ultegra
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Veronikafan
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: March 10, 2007
Strengths: Shifts smoothly, runs quietlyWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: I've been using Shimano chains on my Shimano drivetrains for 18 years, first the 7/8 speed Uniglide chains, and now 9 speed HyperGlide. I have never had one fail. I remove the gunk they pack it in, install the HG connecting pin correctly, lube it with ProLink, and replace the chain every few thousand miles so the rest of the drivetrain doesn't wear out. I don't remove the chain from the bike to clean it, I just squirt somemore ProLink on it and wipe it with a rag.
I have seen both the 10 speed Dura Ace chains as well as the 10 speed Campy chains break during rides. They are too thin, IMO.
There is not much difference between the Dura Ace chain and the lower-price point versions except the finish. The DA chain is fully nickel plated, whereas the cheaper ones are only partially plated or not at all. I don't think the plating extends the lifespan of the chain, it just looks fancier.
Favorite Ride: Hunterdon County, NJ
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: nashbar
Similar Products Used: Sedisport (years ago)
Bike Setup: 1999 Litespeed Classic, Look LDS fork, Cinelli bar & stem, Turbomatic saddle, Dura Ace 9 speed drivetrain, hand built tubulars
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baha_boater
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 13, 2005
Strengths: Performance, no noise!Weaknesses: none yetBottom Line: Shifts great, quiet, smooth, much better than the stock chain that came on my bike.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: tons so far this is the best
Bike Setup: Scandium Compact Frame, 10 SPD Ultegra, Mavic SL's, FSA Compact Crank, Truvative, Giga Team Ti, Easton Carbon Post, Fizik Seat, Vittoria EVO CX tires,
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