I use 8 speed chains where I can, but I've used 9 and even 10 speed (Connex) chains on derailleur and fixed gear bikes with no problems, all with master links. I usually get the cheapest Sachs chains I can find. Perhaps the problem happens more with Shimano chains?
170 lb; tend to be a masher; never shift under load -- learned to shift back when Eddy was in his prime. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> wrote: > Patrick: > > I do a lot of mountain biking, and I bust 9-speed chains more than I > care to admit.... and it's seldom quik-link that fails... I think the > 9-speed is just too THIN, which is another reason I really want to > stay with 7 or 8 speed (and a thicker-linked chain). I should ask > where you buy your chains... > Peace, > BB > > On Aug 29, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
