XTR/Dura-Ace Chain

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by afgenkuong, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. afgenkuong

    afgenkuong Guest

    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!

    :beer:

    It's like sex on my legs. :-s
     
    afgenkuong, Sep 27, 2009
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  2. Neccros

    Neccros Technically Canadian

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    I used both and never had problems with either
     
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  3. minhster

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    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!
     
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  4. Neccros

    Neccros Technically Canadian

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

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    placebo effect?
     
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    Could have been really worn out chain replaced?:?:
     
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    +1
     
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  8. Chewyeti

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    gotta compare apples to apples :)

    worn out vs new is always different
     
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    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.
     
    Drakethomas, Sep 27, 2009
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  10. afgenkuong

    afgenkuong Guest

    Probably crappy stretched SRAM chain.

    Either way. <3 My XTR Chain.
     
    afgenkuong, Sep 27, 2009
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  11. DirtymikeTDB

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    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
     
    DirtymikeTDB, Sep 27, 2009
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  12. Knuckledragger

    Knuckledragger New Member

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    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.
     
    Knuckledragger, Sep 27, 2009
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    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.
     
    Branta, Sep 28, 2009
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