Chains: Is there really a difference?

[paulvs]

Between HG73(LX/105) and HG93(XT/Ultegra) CN-7701(XTR/Dura Ace) is there really a difference???

 

Why is there such a cost difference?

 

 

[ShortLegs]

Quality, weight, longevity all come to mind.

My 2c; don't waste your time on shimano chains, KMC/SRAM are as good/better and you can take them off to clean any time you like.

[Man with no name]

Dude, the last time someone said "spoke" there was a 13 page debate.... Pleeeeeeaaaaaase dont ask questions like this, its Christmas man!

[casspir]

Shortlegs,

What about campy chains?  Would SRAM be better?

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[ShortLegs]

Dunno if they're compatible with Shimano as seems to be paulvs current groupset (assumed).

 

Anyway, I thought any Shimano or Campy component would spontaneously combust when combined

[casspir]

No, I have campy gruppo on road bike and SRAM on mtb.

 

I am just wondering if replacing the chain with a SRAM 10 speed will be better than a campy 10 speed

 

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[hagar]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=17081&KW=clean

[paulvs]

there is still no real answer as to the difference between any chains... I have found that plating could be different and maybe the weight.

 

[Windbreaker]

 

I tried to use a SRAM chain on a Shimano cassette (all brand new) and

the chain kept sticking when moving about 3 gears off perfect alignment.

 

I

then replaced the cassette with a SRAM one which is obviously different

from the shimano one in that it is missing one tooth on most of the

gears - I guess to facilitate a smoother gear change. Problem solved.

 

My

conclusion was that SRAM chains & Shimano cassettes don't mix.

Could have just been something that I was doing wrong though.

 

On vuh uvah hand darren I use the SRAM links on all my chains, shimano 9 & 10 spd included with no problems.

 

As for the diff between 105 & da chains - I doubt it very much.

 

Windbreaker2007-12-21 05:55:51

[GoLefty!!]

There is no real functional difference.

More expensive chains have nickel coating to keep them more rust free.

 

SRAM and Shimano chains and cassettes are cross compatible.

Although Shimano/Shimano or SRAM SRAM systems shift better, I have no had major ride stopping incidents with either product recently.

In the past (about 5 yrs ago) I certainly have had issues with the lower end products cross compatibility but with higher end parts i have seldom had issues that I can relate directly to compatibility. A 9speed system is afterall a 9speed system.

 

SRAM ESP shifters and rear Derailleur mechanism's are of course not compatible with Shimanos system by SRAM's design. This excludes chains

[racman]

I once replaced my Record chain with DA at half the price. No noticeable differance but .... I am still so ashamed of myself - scarred for life!!!!

[Guest Big H]

All chain are the same and they are made in the same way. What I really need to know, what do you with your old chains??????? What is the correct and responsible way to recycle them?????

[Racer X]

A smelting works comes to mind

[David #7]

Just leave them at the lbs, make it their problem.

[Guest Big H]

Just leave them at the lbs' date=' make it their problem.[/quote']

 

Sis on you, do you really let the LBS do this simple and mundane task for you!!!!!!!???????

[David #7]

Just leave them at the lbs' date=' make it their problem.[/quote']

 

Sis on you, do you really let the LBS do this simple and mundane task for you!!!!!!!???????

 

 

Oom my lbs is 2 km from home, unlike yours ,980065 km from home.

 

When you buy tyres for your car do you take them home and fit them yourself?