Submitted by
jeremy
a Weekend Warrior
from fort wayne Date Reviewed: August 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$540.00
Strengths:
This chain seemed to work great, however, that was only on the roads. Shifted nice, etc.
Weaknesses:
Broke the first time I took it onto the trails. I can't knock it too much, it was pretty muddy. It looked like a clean break, maybe I jammed a rock between the sprocket and the chain causing a link to pop. But the sprocket looks good.
Similar Products Used:
Switching to a pc68
Bike Setup:
Stock Cannondale F300
Bottom Line:
I understand that a chain is a chain and that they all break, but I didn't expect it on my first trail ride with the bike. I suppose that it pays to put money into the things that keep you going. Thought of that on the walk out.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from Allentown, PA, USA Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with Cannondale F300
Strengths:
Powerlink is neat, and works well.
Weaknesses:
This chain had about 250 miles on it when it broke the first time. This is the only chain I have ever broken.
Similar Products Used:
Stuff on department store bikes.
Bike Setup:
2003 Cannondale F300
Bottom Line:
I am 140 lbs. I keep the chain clean and oiled as best I can on the trails I ride. Generally I am not abusive with shifts and don't run the chain across opposite sprockets. I was expecting a little more life from this chain. My friend's chaintool saved my day. I am thankful I didn't get hurt when it broke, and am now shopping for a better chain ...... and a chaintool.
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