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  • #32
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    Rather than start a new thread...
    What route did you go down Godtabh??
    I only put on a 116 link Shimano HG/701 11 speed s/tec chain on in April and its fairly worn looking now (just under 4500km on it)
    Im near sure I got 10,000km out of the last one....
    Would a dura ace chain be a better buy as i do a lot of climbing....would it work okay with an Ultegra 6800 cassette??
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-dura-ace-xtr-hg901-11sp-sil-tec-chain/rp-prod119825

    Considering changing to a 53/39 or super compact set up...other than the cage length on the rear derailleur does the chain stay the same length??
    A Dura Ace chain will work fine with a 6800 (and 5800 or any Shimano 11s) cassette. You'll find little or no difference in wear/durability.

    I'd say there's little or no difference between 5800 vs 6800 chains. The Dura Ace chain is marginally lighter as the pins are hollow which may help on your climbs ;):D

    I use both Ultegra and Dura Ace chains most of the time. I buy whichever depending on the price. They both wear at similar rates. I usually get around 5,000km out of them and that's with regular cleaning.

    Lots of people prefer the KMC chains - I've never used them so can't comment but they may be worth considering. KMC have quick links for easier removal/installation although I saw somewhere that Shimano now have quick links but I can't remember where I saw that (maybe I was dreaming :) )
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  • #33
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    :) You should see me climb!! Graceful and majestic is far from the terms I would use I'm somewhere between Contador and Stone cold Steve Austin wrestling a bike uphill....:eek:
    Mind you I did pass you on the wall one day some time back ;):D
    6800 ordered I suppose its all good given Ive been out on the steed a lot more this year....
    The question is will I be able for 53/39.....


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