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Submitted by
paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Corona del Mar, CA, USADate Reviewed: July 15, 2010
Weaknesses: power link falls apartBottom Line: I had this chain installed by LBS today; powerlink fell apart after about five miles. Had to search the gutter and road in the dark to find the powerlink parts to put the chain back together. Almost got stranded because I couldn't find one of the parts; luckily a guy walking by found it. Bad chain.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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TuckerUK
a Weekend Warrior
from King's Lynn, Norfolk, UKDate Reviewed: January 23, 2010
Strengths: Good price performance ratio, as recommended by the late great Sheldon Brown for anyone needing a 5/6/7/8 speed chain.Weaknesses: Needs lubing, bring out a stainless steel o-ring chain guys! Seriously though, apart from the Powerlink bring a bit fiddly for my sausage fingers, none.Bottom Line: I weigh 212lbs, just about to replace my first chain at 0.5% wear (replace then to avoid having to replace cassette). Keep it lubed, deep clean it when it's filthy, lovely job!
To the user who had his this chain rust (just like the one he replaced), this chain is only nickel plated on the outer links, you need to get the PC890 for nickel plating on both inner and outer plates. In any case, you should be lubing your chain, and a properly lubed chain doesn't rust! Can't mark a chain down because you didn't lube it!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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$24.00
Purchased At: Chain Reaction Cycle
Similar Products Used: Whatever came as stock on the bikes.
Bike Setup: Used on my 2008 Hardrock with Shimano cassette and Suntour crankset, and my sons 2006 Hardrock with SRAM cassette and Shimano crankset. Incidentally don't think much of SRAM cassettes at all (very oddly spaced ratios compared to Shimano).
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wutty3
a Cross Country Rider
from Spring TXDate Reviewed: August 14, 2009
Strengths: Long Lasting, Power Link, Shifts great. Great price. Looks Great.Weaknesses: doesn't lube itselfBottom Line: I put this chain on in Feb... after just over 2000 miles it is just now showing signs of wear. I lube it after every ride and clean it monthly. I use Clean Ride to lube it. Keep it clean and lubed and it won't rust. I average 100 miles a week.
If you want an 8 speed chain that will last and thats not overpriced, This is the one.
Favorite Trail: Cypresswood
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: shimano HG (less bang for the buck)
Bike Setup: Sram X-7 Ders, X-5 shifters pg 850 cassette Ride XC Crankset on a Mongoose Tyax Pro RaceFace
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Submitted by
ichiroku
a Weekend Warrior
from DuPage County, IL, EW, USADate Reviewed: February 21, 2009
Strengths: Power link made for a very quick, easy, installation. When brand new, it was very very smooth, and made me happy. However, I was probably more overjoyed just because my previous chain was extremely rusty.Weaknesses: It rusted extremely fast. Extreme disappointment!!!! I bought it because of the nickel plating to prevent rusting. Total disappointment. The chain is covered in rust after just 2 months. The powerlink is useless now, as it is also covered in rust. booooo.Bottom Line: i thought it would be a great chain, and had a wonderful start, but the fun was short-lived. It rusted far too fast. Not buying any sram chains anymore. (other sram products - i've had a great time)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At: dekalb cyclery
Similar Products Used: one level down,
Bike Setup: specialized rockhopper 06
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