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Barry
a Downhiller
from MelbourneDate Reviewed: November 4, 2011
Strengths: It lasted 8 monthsWeaknesses: It snappedBottom Line: The chain snapped after 8 months. I've never had a chain snap before, but it's not good. I don't know where the fault lies, with the poor service at Bike Hub (shop) of Shimano. In my experience--DO NOT USE SHIMANO--It might kill you.
Favorite Trail: commuter
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Bike Hub Heidelberg
Similar Products Used: Original chain
Bike Setup: Commuter
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The Frog
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: September 2, 2010
Strengths: (came with the bike)Weaknesses: Lasted 2000kmBottom Line: The chain came with a hybrid Trek bike (equipped with Shimano 3x8 gears). Used on a daily commute down an old railway path, it lasted around 2000km before it become noticeably slack. A quick check with a metal ruler suggested stretchy chain syndrome. No drama, no breakage, no corrosion. It lasted 12 months, and survived rain, frost, and summer sun. Just disappointed it wasn't more durable.
Favorite Trail: Railway track.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Two wheels. A frame. Handlebars.
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a Weekend Warrior
from OutsideDate Reviewed: June 10, 2009
Strengths: its so called 'standard' chain for 8x shimano cassetes, should work with them pretty well, looks solidWeaknesses: instant rust
instead of getting longer, chain breaks!Bottom Line: i had few hg50's and they are decent shimano chains. you cant expect much from them althro they should work well if maintained propertly. probably commuting is best usage for them, be prepared for worst if you are using them for other purposes like sporting or long tours(80+ miles). be warned that those chains preffer to break themselves instead of streching. be sure to connect it propertly or you will be sorry :S
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At: many places
Similar Products Used: hg30, hg40, hg53, various sram chains
Bike Setup: weekend warrior
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Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane, AustraliaDate Reviewed: May 4, 2008
Strengths: It works. Not showing signs of excessive wear.Weaknesses: Seems to suck in any loose dirt and gravel more often than competing chains. A little expensive when compared with a generic KMC chain which seems to be identical in form and function.Bottom Line: Expensive for no real gain. Busted a link for no apparent reason after only 80KM. Next time I think I'll just buy a generic KMC, a third the price.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: KMC generic, SRAM model I've forgotten
Bike Setup: 1997 Gemini Echo Beach, Deore FD, Deore XT RD, Alivio cranks/chainrings and shifters
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Snellville, Ga, USADate Reviewed: December 11, 2007
Strengths: No problems at all, came stock on bike. Keep it clean and lubed and has never given me a problem and I'm a 215lb rider who rides 3-4 times a week and does just as much uphill as i do down hill.Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: no problems at all.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: OEM
Bike Setup: Specialized HR Sport, RS Dart 3, Sun Rims on XT Hubs, Truvativ 2.2 crank, rest is stock but more upgrades to come soon.
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