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afgenkuong · 09-27-2009, 10:18 AM

Wow!

I just recently switched out my SRAM 25$ chain for a Shimano XTR chain... the difference is incredible!

I'm not too sure about you guys who have used the XTR Chain before, but man! it shifts like butter! Also, I don't know if it's something I ate, or I just got really good sleep last night but compared to the SRAM chain I used yesterday, the XTR Chain seems much more efficient!

It's like sex on my legs.

Neccros · 09-27-2009, 10:38 AM

I used both and never had problems with either

minhster · 09-27-2009, 10:52 AM

I've also used both, actually, i've used all three.... sram, kmc, and shimano xtr/durace (current) and I personally didn't really notice a difference.... maybe your old one was waaaaaaaay streched? either way, glad to hear your bike is up and running again!

Neccros · 09-27-2009, 10:57 AM

I got a KMC on my single speed so I can tell you how it shifts... LOL

Chewyeti · 09-27-2009, 10:57 AM

placebo effect?

mfoga · 09-27-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

placebo effect?

Could have been really worn out chain replaced?

joekilabot · 09-27-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewyeti

placebo Effect?

+1

Chewyeti · 09-27-2009, 11:01 AM

gotta compare apples to apples

worn out vs new is always different

Drakethomas · 09-27-2009, 11:14 AM

Shimano uses Hyper Glide ( HG ) , and that is a patented system. Sram Powergide is close but there chain does not allow as much lateral movement as Shimano, the reason Sram shifts a little faster is due to the cable actuation ratio and do to the fact the der. only uses 9 pivots unlike the Shimano using 10.

afgenkuong · 09-27-2009, 11:26 AM

Probably crappy stretched SRAM chain.

Either way. <3 My XTR Chain.

DirtymikeTDB · 09-27-2009, 09:28 PM

I would normally have a really great ansewr...... but Damn, I cant even feel my nose currently. Hell took me six minutes to type this out.

Glad your bike rides bettwer. check other posts I have madeab0ut chain wear...... alot of people with goo d points

Knuckledragger · 09-27-2009, 10:22 PM

You should try a better Sram chain. (The high end ones are Sachs and are great chains.) Not that there is anything wrong w/ an XTR.

Branta · 09-28-2009, 02:00 PM

I had to buy one of the 25$ Sram chains four months ago due to lack of funds and have broken the chain 5 times . I am tired of putting the chain back together on the trail, it gets old after 5 times in 4 months.

LAMint · 11-15-2009, 10:24 PM

For the price, hard to beat XTR Chain. Be sure to replace 22t small ring at same time to prevent chain suck. Newest XT small ring (M770) has asymetrical teeth to prevent suck too.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...9Sp+Chain.aspx

09-27-2009, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	I used both and never had problems with either __________________ My pedals don't stick!!!!!!!

09-27-2009, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
minhster www.crankoc.com	I've also used both, actually, i've used all three.... sram, kmc, and shimano xtr/durace (current) and I personally didn't really notice a difference.... maybe your old one was waaaaaaaay streched? either way, glad to hear your bike is up and running again! __________________ www.crankoc.com

09-27-2009, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Neccros Technically Canadian	I got a KMC on my single speed so I can tell you how it shifts... LOL __________________ My pedals don't stick!!!!!!!

09-27-2009, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chewyeti Blunt Realist.	placebo effect? __________________ -Aaron or Chewy SweetPea: "You are wrong, Dirtvert. There is something more dangerous; an intelligent, insane, engineer."

09-27-2009, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chewyeti Blunt Realist.	gotta compare apples to apples worn out vs new is always different __________________ -Aaron or Chewy SweetPea: "You are wrong, Dirtvert. There is something more dangerous; an intelligent, insane, engineer."

09-27-2009, 10:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
afgenkuong	XTR/Dura-Ace Chain Wow! I just recently switched out my SRAM 25$ chain for a Shimano XTR chain... the difference is incredible! I'm not too sure about you guys who have used the XTR Chain before, but man! it shifts like butter! Also, I don't know if it's something I ate, or I just got really good sleep last night but compared to the SRAM chain I used yesterday, the XTR Chain seems much more efficient! It's like sex on my legs. __________________ Train hard. Race easy.

09-27-2009, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Drakethomas	Shimano uses Hyper Glide ( HG ) , and that is a patented system. Sram Powergide is close but there chain does not allow as much lateral movement as Shimano, the reason Sram shifts a little faster is due to the cable actuation ratio and do to the fact the der. only uses 9 pivots unlike the Shimano using 10. __________________ *Independent Suspension Operation* isotuned@yahoo.com 619.760.6261

09-27-2009, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
afgenkuong	Probably crappy stretched SRAM chain. Either way. <3 My XTR Chain. __________________ Train hard. Race easy.

09-27-2009, 09:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
DirtymikeTDB	I would normally have a really great ansewr...... but Damn, I cant even feel my nose currently. Hell took me six minutes to type this out. Glad your bike rides bettwer. check other posts I have madeab0ut chain wear...... alot of people with goo d points __________________ www.hookit.com/members/dirtymike I Shamelessly Plug Sponsors as needed!!! Team GSDR.....God Speed Devil's Rage

09-27-2009, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Knuckledragger STR Veteran	You should try a better Sram chain. (The high end ones are Sachs and are great chains.) Not that there is anything wrong w/ an XTR. __________________ Cohort Skates "No Used To Be's" 2010 Race Resume Link - Click Me!

09-28-2009, 02:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Branta Junior Member	I had to buy one of the 25$ Sram chains four months ago due to lack of funds and have broken the chain 5 times . I am tired of putting the chain back together on the trail, it gets old after 5 times in 4 months.

11-15-2009, 10:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
LAMint Uphill or Down	For the price, hard to beat XTR Chain. Be sure to replace 22t small ring at same time to prevent chain suck. Newest XT small ring (M770) has asymetrical teeth to prevent suck too. http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...9Sp+Chain.aspx

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