2 out of 3 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: |  | Saturday, March 15, 2008 |
Romano a XC Rider from Parker, Az writes:
I use these chains on both my MTB & road bikes with no breaking problems. Keep them well lubricated (as you would any chain) and clean them occasionally. I run them for about 12-18 months before repacement.
Product Used For: 2 or More Years
Product Strengths:Cheap, easy & strong!
Product Weaknesses:The Shimano chain pins can be difficult. The Jenson staff recommended the SRAM Powerlink which work great.
My Bike:Titus Racer X, Kona the King, S-Works Allez Road Bike, and many more.
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes or
No
8 out of 8 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Wednesday, December 12, 2007 |
Elliott a Free Rider from Phoenix, Arizona, Usa writes:
In a nutshell, I am absolutely devoted to the 7701 chains, as they give reliability to the area of the bike where most problems occur: Drivetrain. No matter what bike I have put them on, they hold up even when frames and freehubs give up!
Product Used For: 2 or More Years
Product Strengths:I have been using XTR chains for the past 5 years, since snapping 2 SRAM Chains and a $50 Wippermann stainless steel chain NOT AT THE CONNEX LINK. I still use the Wippermann Connex link with the XTR chains, even though they are not supposed to work together, I have yet to have any problems with this setup. I have also exploded 4 freehubs at pawl to pawl-seat interfaces (2006 Shimano XT, 2007 Mavic SX, and 2 cheapies) on steep, rocky climbing sections of National Trail, so I am very confident that the 7701 chains are just about the strongest out there.
Product Weaknesses:As with ALL Shimano chains: the break-away pin can be a little bit of a pain because they are easily misplaced. (c:}
My Bike:Older Specialized Enduros and Intense 6.6 (after breaking the Enduros multiple times in various places!)
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes or
No
3 out of 4 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: |  | Friday, June 22, 2007 |
Eric a XC Rider from Melrose, Nm United States writes:
Seems pretty strong so far, took it out climbing and descending in the vicinity of Yongin in South Korea the first weekend I had it installed. For me the price was great because a crappy HG 53 (our only option) over here is $33 US and I only paid $22 market for the chain. I would definitely buy again.
Product Used For: 1 Month
Product Strengths:Strong, light
Product Weaknesses:A little tight at first, had to work it loose, but just about every chain I've ever used has been the same
My Bike:05' Fisher Tass, X9 drivetrain, all else pretty much still stock.
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes or
No
4 out of 5 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Wednesday, May 30, 2007 |
Brett a XC Rider from West Hartford, Ct writes:
Much quieter than my outgoing chain (not sure what it was, whatever came stock on my bike). Not anymore expensive than a "lesser" chain. Works perfect (of course) with my XT cassette.
Product Used For: 1 Month
Product Strengths:Dead silent. Takes all the abuse I can give it.
Product Weaknesses:Needs special pins to reattach. LBS charged me about the same as a five-pack costs here, for just one pin.
My Bike:Specialized Rockhopper
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes or
No
13 out of 24 cyclists found the following review helpful:
| Rating: | | Tuesday, June 28, 2005 |
Josh a XC Rider from Danville, Ca Usa writes:
great product, no problems so far. Works well with Simano driveline. Not worth buying unless you desperately need a new chain. I had a cheap shimano chain and it worked almost as well. Buy this if you like spending money.
Product Used For: 6 Months
Product Strengths:Crisp shifts
My Bike:2004 Bianchi King Bee
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes or
No
Shopping Cart