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Jeremy
a Weekend Warrior
from MaineDate Reviewed: May 9, 2009
Strengths: ?Weaknesses: OUCH!!!
Came on BikeBottom Line: Just got the bike out for some spring riding. Did all the typical maint. took it for a ride down the driveway then started back up and POW!! everything went out from under me. After spending the evening reading reviews on all 9 speed brands I've come to the decision to buy a SRAM-971 (I like the SRAM master link) and put pavement tires on it. Time to rebuild the 8 speed GT for an off-road bike. Never had an 8 speed break!!!
P.S. unlike others, I wouldn't Recommend this for beginners. It hurts!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Hill Top Ski and Bik
Similar Products Used: 8 speed bikes
Bike Setup: Raleigh M60
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Dirtrag1
a Cross Country Rider
from San joseDate Reviewed: September 25, 2008
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: GarbageBottom Line: Stay away from this chain unless you want a lot of practice with your chain tool
Favorite Trail: number 9
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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$25.00
Purchased At: store
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: Na
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Rick Maca
a Weekend Warrior
from SydneyDate Reviewed: June 1, 2006
Strengths: CheapWeaknesses: SnapsBottom Line: This chain snapped on my second ride using it, dont waste your time with it
Favorite Trail: Oxford Falls, St Helenier
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Lifecycles
Bike Setup: Kona Coiler 06
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jack mehoff
a Weekend Warrior
from san mateoDate Reviewed: December 1, 2005
Strengths: NOTHINGWeaknesses: snapped when i hit a 6 foot links also start to get loose after a couple of ridesBottom Line: i wouldnt recommend this chain to any type of rider these things snap bend etc. if you want to get your money's worth i would go with shimano
Favorite Trail: ben dover
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: woodside bike shop
Similar Products Used: any other sram crap
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Marcus Kates
a Downhiller
from glenwood springs co. usaDate Reviewed: October 1, 2005
Strengths: priceWeaknesses: links wont hold up after jumping or preasureBottom Line: the chain is cheap but wont lasst long, good for beginners
Favorite Trail: eureka
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: diamondback xsl comp
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Clay
a Racer
from Elk Grove, cali, USADate Reviewed: July 25, 2005
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: It broke at downieville in the last 8 milesBottom Line: It fell apart in the first race that i used it in. I got sixth place instead of first or second.
Favorite Trail: Sticks and stones
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Performance
Bike Setup: Ventana El Chamuco jr.t in the front all xt parts.
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Madsen Wikholm
a Cross Country Rider
from Kyrkslätt, FinlandDate Reviewed: June 14, 2004
Strengths: Cheap, good for beginnersWeaknesses: Some chain suck, doesn't shift all that wellBottom Line: At first the chain worked well except that it sometimes does not shift well on the rear, which could be due to the RD not beign well adjusted as well. Today the chain was sucked in between the front gearwheels and got stuck. It bent the smallest wheel out of shape...If I only had realised what happened and stopped pedaling all would probably have been well. Personally I would not recommend this chain but at least it hasn't snapped so perhaps for a beginner it would be OK.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: came with bike
Bike Setup: corratec x-trail extreme
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Brent
a Cross Country Rider
from WInchester VADate Reviewed: April 13, 2004
Strengths: cheepWeaknesses: broken constantly,Bottom Line: I break links almost weekly!!! I usally end up my ride early, cairy the bike home, and change out a link, the repair dosnt take long, but it is starting to get anoing.
Favorite Trail: everthing new
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: janson usa
Similar Products Used: IDK
Bike Setup: Cannondale Terra, stock
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Timo
a Cross Country Rider
from Sammamish, Washington, USADate Reviewed: January 11, 2004
Strengths: Smooth for the first few rides...Weaknesses: Lack of strength. A link broke on 3rd ride (fixed on trail). Now she skips like a mo-fo. I ride hard, but smooth.Bottom Line: Out of the box this chain was fine - smooth shifts, didn't have to think about it. Then, a "pop" & the feeling of spinning without going anywhere. No major chain suck, no impacts, no twigs to bend the links out from the pins. It may come on your bike, but it won't stay for long. Probably good for beginners or pavement riding - not for those who grind hard. Peace. . .
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Came stock on bike
Similar Products Used: Shimano LX/XT chains. May try the SRAM pc-99 or Wippy Connex next.
Bike Setup: Trek Liquid - XT - Psylo & Fox TALUS - Hayes Hydro discs. Sweet 5 inches of front & rear plushness.
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Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TXDate Reviewed: November 17, 2003
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: The chain is very weak.Bottom Line: I busted this chain my 2nd time going offroad. I didn't hit anything or do anything overly strenuous, but it snapped in half. I would not recommend this chain.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Bike Setup: Raleigh M-80 '04
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KW
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort WorthDate Reviewed: October 30, 2003
Strengths: Nada. Zilch. Zero.Weaknesses: Yes, this product is very weak.Bottom Line: I bought my M80 because it had a great component list for
the price - at least the stuff that I thought mattered.
Never considered the chain. Figured one was pretty much
like any other. Nope. This one really sucks. It broke
both of the only two times I went off road to do some
trail riding and hill climbing. It jumped of the chainrings many times before that. Never again.
Can we add a negative chili to the list?
Favorite Trail: The next one
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Don't even know. Never had to think about it before.
Bike Setup: Raleigh M80 '03 (Stock)
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Marco
a Cross Country Rider
from AustinDate Reviewed: June 9, 2003
Strengths: NadaWeaknesses: Powerlink snapped with less than 2 weeks of soft riding.
Bottom Line: The Powerlink snapped, not the chain...but with very soft riding.Is this (crappy products..) how online stores save on bikes?I now have mixed views on SRAM chains now..
My overall experience with the 49 is "avoid it" get something better...
Favorite Trail: Flat Creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Stock with bike Supergo
Similar Products Used: SRAM 58 (never had a problem) and 59 (now)
Bike Setup: Ironhorse Hollowpoint Sport Stock, MANITOU BLACK SPORT fork, FOX VANILLA R REar Shock, HAYES MECHANICAL DISC BRAKE W/ 6" ROTOR HMX-1; SPD 545 pedals, MAXXIS LARSEN TT tires
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Elliott Smith
from Coto de Caza, CA, USADate Reviewed: May 22, 2003
Strengths: this product was good, shifted wellWeaknesses: skipped, and after a few jumps and some riding the chain snaped, dont know how, dont know why?Bottom Line: ok chain, could be stronger but my new pc99 runs great
Favorite Trail: dreaded
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: supergo
Bike Setup: trueativ huuelfelt cranks, XT rear,deore front
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DANIEL JARAMILLO
a Racer
from MEDELLIN. COLOMBIADate Reviewed: March 5, 2003
Bottom Line: pretty nice
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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