Customer Reviews
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bhardyAfter breaking a PC-970 on my morning commute and nearly crashing in the process, I decided to go with a stronger chain. After a few hours of research, I decided on the 991 Cross step. SRAM does a double riveting process on this chain so it's a lot harder to pop the chain at the rivets. I've been riding the cross step chain on most of my bikes since then and I haven't had a single one break. For such a strong chain, it's a good price too.
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A GuestSince I am a heavier rider I wanted a stronger chain to handle the torque I apply during a climb. This chain is rock solid, and I really like the sram power link. It made installation a snap (literally). Chain is smooth running, quiet and shifts perfectly.
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smulderThis is my go-to chain for my cross country full suspension. It lasts about a season for general hard use. I lube my chains regularly, but don't clean stuff often enough so I guess one season is fair. I love how well this shifts for the life of the chain and if it gets just a little far in stretching I'll replace the rear cassette with a 990 to get back on track. I recommend checking the chain with a cc-2 as it's very accurate, easy to use and consistent.
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swilkey02Very good chain. Spend the extra money and upgrade to this chain. When paired with a new SRAM cassette, the shifting is as good as new. Feels much more solid and durable than the Shimano chain that came on my MTB.
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mik...@ya...o.comAfter breaking 4 PC-971 chains on some rough and hilly trails within 3 months, I decided to give this a try. So far, I've been using this chain for a few years with no breaks, kinks, snaps, problems of any kind. I usually get about 700-800 miles from one chain before it starts stretching, I think that's pretty good considering all the torque and pressure i put on it. I pair it with a Shimano HG-61 cassette, and it works perfectly! I am a life-long user and believer of this chain and will never use anything else! I use this for XC races as well, it's good to know that it's one thing you don't have to worry about when sprinting up a steep hill.
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Wiggum2000So far so good but have only ridden it twice for about 45 miles. I ride pretty hard on some rough trails.
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DevinVery good chain won't leave you stranded.
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itchylipidTough durable chain. i'm 215lbs. and ride every other day in rocky mountainous terrain. I must replace chains frequently due to stretching and braking. I break a shimano chain in one month. this is the best chain for the price period. I routinely get 4 months out of this chain.
My family does fine with lighter cheaper chains but they are small and weak by comparison.