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Y5e7t5i
a Weekend Warrior
from South Florida USADate Reviewed: April 24, 2011
Strengths: None.Weaknesses: Broke on first ride 1.6 miles.Bottom Line: Own it. Not sure who should buy it. Tried the SRAM as suggested by a very experienced buddy. First ride I got 1.6 miles into it and it broke. Replacing it with a Shimano HG-93 like I had before which logged over 2,000 on it. Jenson was great got a credit for it and purchased new Shimano HG-93.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: Shimano HG-93 previous chain went over 2,00o miles now problems at all.
Bike Setup: Yeti 575 Pro build
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rmillet
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio, TXDate Reviewed: February 9, 2011
Strengths: No issues, shifts well, no sticky links ever, quick link doesn't disconnect itself under slack/slap.Weaknesses: Stretch after 1300-1500 miles (normal?)Bottom Line: Good chain, I got 1/2 link stretch after 1300-1500 miles (1.5years). I weigh 210 and horse my bike, so I expect chain growth. This chain never disconnected itself (which I had sachs chains do twice on my old bike...both times quick links bent....). This chain never let me down through some nasty rocky rooty stuff.
I just replaced this chain with another 971, no reason for me to change, has performed flawlessly.
Favorite Trail: Dry Fast Ones
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Jenson USA
Similar Products Used: Sach/Sedis, Z chains, Shimano
Bike Setup: '09 DB Sortie3
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James
a Cross Country Rider
from MagaliesburgDate Reviewed: December 1, 2010
Strengths: AffordableWeaknesses: None reallyBottom Line: Good, affordable chain. Has done around 2800km with me, am replacing now before there is wear on the rest of the drivetrain parts. No problems at all. I ride for 2 or 3 rides, take it off, soak in Kleen Green, dry, relube and ride again!
Rides are around 30-40km in dry or muddy conditions.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Krugersdorp
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: 2009 GT Avalanch 1 (Shimano HG50 cogset & FSA crankset)
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onewheelskyward
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, OR, USADate Reviewed: August 21, 2010
Strengths: Strong, strong chain. shifting is just fine even when mixed with Shimano drivetrain. Powerlink is amazingly simple and reusable.Bottom Line: I put two of these chains on my Big Dummy (the chain length is 14 shy of two whole chains). 18 months and 3,000 miles later, it finally died. It did die in the same manner as some other posters, with a link giving up the ghost. The Powerlinks are still in place and looking good. My shifting started getting vague a little after 2k, which is twice the life I expected out of it. I really wanted to stress test the chain to see what would happen.
I will be buying two more of these chains to replace the ones I broke. Next time, I might replace them at 2,500 miles. :)
Favorite Trail: Blackrock
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Local bicycle shop
Similar Products Used: Shimano HG-73
Bike Setup: Big Dummy. Large longtail. 57lbs built up.
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Vic Commuter
a Weekend Warrior
from West Coast, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: June 3, 2010
Strengths: Decent price vs weight compared to Shimano offerings, supposed to mesh better with the (imo) superior sram cassettes, powerlinkWeaknesses: Second chain to fail under load, also wears faster than the XT chains I've usedBottom Line: Second mid level SRAM chain I've had that has failed under heavy load and in traffic; this newest one was bought four months ago with entire drive train so no worn cog issues, no pin replacements or weakened links.
I had thought I was maybe being hard on chains (despite regular cleaning and lube,) since the previous blew out three times (removed the link each time) after a few months of daily 15 min commute. I'm 170 lb, dont shift under load and while I sprint sometimes I dont use this bike for anything other than road riding.
This recent failure threw me in front of a car (it stopped) and has caused heavy damage to my bike (and me heh) as well as ruining my helmet. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF THIS CHAIN IS STRONG THEN ENOUGH ITS NOT! SPEND THE EXTRA AND GET A BETTER CHAIN or ride like a granny I guess
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: MEC
Similar Products Used: XT, XTR, Ultegra, PC991
Bike Setup: Schwinn Home Grown '98 frame built with road/XC component mix for super light commuter
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56cbr600rr
a Racer
from Canton, gaDate Reviewed: May 11, 2010
Strengths: Good price and resistant to rust/corrosion.Weaknesses: Stretch.Bottom Line: I'd compare it to a dura ace/ xtr chain, which makes it a good deal. However in roughly 140 miles and one race at ft yargo it's stretched 1/8 of an inch when measuring 12 inches. Therefore shifting awful now. I'm not a spinner however, I am in the big front ring often and ride aggressively, however I shift pretty gently.
I'm gonna try the 991 cross step next.
Favorite Trail: Blankets creek/Chicopee/snake creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Outspokin
Similar Products Used: Xt/xtr/dura-ace
Bike Setup: 2009 giant anthem x2. Crossmax slr. Maxxis Aspen. Raceface next sl carbon bar and seatpost. Gore sealed cables. Wtb grips. Specialized toupe saddle.
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icecoled007
a Cross Country Rider
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: May 2, 2010
Strengths: n/aWeaknesses: Broke first ride outBottom Line: Took it out on my first ride, and it snapped. Chain never has been used before. Pulled out chain tool to remove link and keep riding. 15 minutes later it snapped again. DO NOT buy, most just come on the bike from LBS.
Favorite Trail: lots
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Other Sram chains
Bike Setup: Specilized 29er
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eneff
a Weekend Warrior
from NCDate Reviewed: February 3, 2010
Strengths: Easy to add/remove links. No issues.Bottom Line: I'm a 190 pound pedal masher and I've got a not-so-fast to engage rear hub - I've really cranked on this chain a number of times. I'm surprised it hasn't broken. I've not had any issue after a year plus of riding it. And, I have taken links out of this chain to shorten it and that does not seem to have weakened it at all. I have broken a Shimano chain and a SRAM 951 so I will stick with the SRAM 971.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Shimano chains, PC 951.
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX
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reamer41
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, AZDate Reviewed: January 10, 2010
Strengths: Strength, durabiity, good shifting, quiet running, reasonably priced.Weaknesses: none. could be lighter, but you'll pay more.Bottom Line: I've been using this chain for several years on several bikes. I replace it before it's totally worn out (so my rings & cogs don't wear) and I've never had a problem. As well as my Superlight, I use this chain on my Ventana Tandem MTB. Loaded weight for the tandem is about 420lbs, and 2 sets of legs are driving -- Lots of Torque. Never had a problem on the tandem bike with this chain. Sometimes shifting under power (stoker might not know I'm shifting) and never a problem with the chain. I've used abut a dozen of these chains on a handful of bikes. Never a problem. I can't believe the poor reviews. Rider or mechanic error?
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Shinano
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight, and Ventana Tandem
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dr13zehn
a Weekend Warrior
from MississippiDate Reviewed: November 30, 2009
Strengths: Durable, changes gears smoothly, not terribly heavy, power link...Weaknesses: Can't really think of any.Bottom Line: I mainly added this review because I truly believe that most of the people that have problems with their chains and write bad reviews either don't do proper maintenance or force shifts or something else that is a user related problem.
This chain is not the best there is, but it does it's job well, can be had for very little money online and doesn't weigh all that much.
What else do you want?!?
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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bramasol
a Weekend Warrior
from Lima, PeruDate Reviewed: November 8, 2009
Strengths: looks good, powerlinkWeaknesses: material is way too weakBottom Line: PC971 a chain for road biking. I used this chain probably 5 times and snapped on me once climbing a small hill, found out one of the links was bended. Three rides later started having trouble shifting, not knowing why I continued and ended up breaking the middle plate. Today one ride later (5th on this chain) while cleaning the chain I noticed the chain was twisted, yep, a couple linkes were bended which explains why I was having trouble shifting. I'm looking for another chain, definitely will NOT be another PC971.
Favorite Trail: Pachacamac - Chacritas
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: beyondbikes
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Specialized - Enduro
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DriveByBikeShooting
a Weekend Warrior
from burlingtonDate Reviewed: November 2, 2009
Strengths: couldn't find any, other than power-link, which seemed to be the strongest part of the chainWeaknesses: broke on me twice in the FIRST week I had this bike... I have been mtn biking for a decade almost and have yet to break a chain, except this one! twice!!!Bottom Line: This came on my bike, I broke it on my first ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I brought it to a shop, they put another power link where the old one broke then a week later I broke it in another spot!!!!!!!! holy crap!!! The second break happened about 45 mins ago as I had to walk home... When it broke I smashed my balls on my top tube and they are still in pain!!!
Don't buy this chain, the pins are way too weak... I am a 6" 200 lb rider who pounds on bikes, if you intend to ride hard, get a better chain!!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: on a bike i got on c
Similar Products Used: many other chains
Bike Setup: c'dale prophet with no chain cause this one broke!!!
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TexK
a Weekend Warrior
from TampaDate Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Strengths: Definitely the powerlinkWeaknesses: DurabilityBottom Line: I was initially pretty excited about this chain. Worked fine for about 4 months on Florida trails. Ultimately came apart on me on a late shift climb. Figured it was me. Bought the same chain and fell apart on me three times in two months. Finally listened to the other reviews and shifted to the 991 Cross Step and have been much happier. A much better and stronger chain and I still get the powerlink.
Favorite Trail: Downieville
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Similar Products Used: Shimano HG-93, SRAM PC-991 Cross Step
Bike Setup: 2004 Iron Horse Warrior Elite, SRAM X.9 Front derailleur, XT Rear derailleur, SRAM Powerglide PG-970 cassette, Race Face Silver chain rings.
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xamot
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashville, TN, USADate Reviewed: May 21, 2009
Strengths: Great chain. Powerlink.Weaknesses: None that I have found.Bottom Line: I just had to post up on this one. I don't ride my mountain bike every day, but try to at least on the weekends. And I ride with a bunch of different people. I don't know anyone that breaks any chain like the ninnies posting up on this product review. As for the Sram PC-971, I have ridden it long and hard for about 6 months, including on the hardest trail I've ever ridden (Snake Creek Gap, Dalton GA), and through some ridiculous mud. I'm changing it now because it is time and because I take care of my bikes. I'm going to pick up another one just like it and ride it hard for 6 months or so too.
Oh yeah, and the power link thing is sweet. I've never had that before, but I like it.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: '08 Specialized Epic Comp - all factory specs.
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HUZZA
a Cross Country Rider
from skeedunk montanaDate Reviewed: April 26, 2009
Strengths: long wearing good chainWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I know how to maintain and install a chain, a bet 1k all the people that complain about chains have either a crappy bike or do not know how to wrench.Never had a problem with this chain, whippermans last a bit longer
Favorite Trail: empty ones
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At: pricepoint
Similar Products Used: wipperman
Bike Setup: 2 bikes
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