Wernervdmerwe Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Just wondering, bought my first 971 today, so curios if it was worth the extra bucks
wheelz Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I used to go through many chains(XT) untill I decided to try out SRAM. I am hooked. they are the best chains by far even though they are a little pricey
knersis Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 LX and XT is the same chain, XT got a extra coating, not as prone to rust.If you buy them from CWC they are good value for money.
TNT1 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Oh, you mean mtb chains? Mine says HG on it, whatever that means, and besides, I put new tyres on the motard today, so I feel both very poor, and very exhilarated at the fantastic ride
splat Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Alternating 2 chains at the moment: HG 73 & 93.I have both over the years and dont notice a difference.
Daxiet Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Had Deore HG53 to start with, replaced with LX HG73 - equally have noticed no difference, perhaps if I were to weigh the 2 the LX would be fractionally lighter and an HG93 would be equally fractionally lighter than that. I carry SRAM chain links for the eventual chain break, but neither my Deore or LX have let me down as yet. Deore clocked 3000kms, LX is on 3000kms and long overdue for replacement - hence cassette and crank blades will need to go with the chain...$$$
Goodbadugly Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I have used HG53, 73, 93 as well as XTR chains. Also tried SRAM 951 and 991. I can't really say that any of them are much better than the other. Even the KMC on my training bike runs OK. Sometimes you just get a "dud" chain. My last "dud" was a HG93.So the last chain I bought was a HG53. Costs less than the others.
rad006 Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I went from XT to LX I see no difference besides saving R200
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