it's official, 9 speed suck!

Joe Dick · 10-29-2005, 06:49 AM

Broke a chain today, first time since I swapped out the 9 speed crap for 8 speed back in the fall of 2000. that

Nelson · 10-29-2005, 06:52 AM

I think we're going to have to ask the audience about 9 speed....

Looks like the audience would 'hit it'

Wayne P · 10-29-2005, 07:10 AM

I've broken one 8 speed chain and one 9 speed chain in my life. I've ridden 9 speed for 6 straight years now. That's DH racing too. I really don't see the problem with 9 speed. I'm not a guy who tinkers with his derailleur's adjustment very often (err, never), I don't skip gears, I don't drivetrain break parts (and I'm a hammer head). I tend to shift under light loads, but not all the time.

Joe Dick · 10-29-2005, 07:38 AM

HMMMM I don't know. it's kind of weird I know guys who thrash crank arms and peddles but have no problem with 9 speed. me I kill chains. I just don't get it, but I do know my self and 9 speed are not ment to be. it broke going down hill fer crist sakes !@!!!

P.S. i'm clean shifting. I don't mash gears at all.

XXX_er · 10-29-2005, 07:53 AM

I think its a very personal thing ,I know a xc/ roady type who can only use shimano chains and thinks sram chains suck

10-29-2005, 07:59 AM

i agree, i break chains out the yin yang

P3-boy · 10-29-2005, 08:02 AM

I break cogs, not chains

Chunk · 10-29-2005, 09:28 AM

arguments could go on for days with stories of people success and failure with 9 speed. Myself, ive been lucky with my 9 speed. There isnt one explanation for why some people have better luck with 8. Alot of times they really arent that much abusive on the stuff (at least they claim that) so i think its just luck.

ridefruita · 10-29-2005, 03:23 PM

Alot of chain breaking issues can relate to the way it is installed. If you use a shimano pin or a Power link on the respective chains you will greatly decrease the likely hood that it will break.

If your still breaking chains and they are installed correctly you might want to check out your cassette and chain rings or your derailer adjustments as these could contribute to a chain breaking.

Chains, 8 or 9 speed should hold up to many long miles of riding with out breaking. Lots of people are on 9 speed, it is reliable, and will be arround untill we are force fed 10 speed.

Rat · 10-29-2005, 03:36 PM

I run 8 speed on all my bikes, personaly I find they take alot longer to wear out. Also they seem to do better when the derailer hanger has been bent or your derailer is pooched.

Still break em though

Wayne P · 10-29-2005, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Dick

HMMMM I don't know. it's kind of weird I know guys who thrash crank arms and peddles but have no problem with 9 speed. me I kill chains. I just don't get it, but I do know my self and 9 speed are not ment to be. it broke going down hill fer crist sakes !@!!!

P.S. i'm clean shifting. I don't mash gears at all.

You're right, I know of guys who break shit just by pedalling. I once bent a set of XTR cranks from it.

.Robinson · 10-29-2005, 05:15 PM

consider buying a better chain

Testy · 10-29-2005, 05:35 PM

I've been riding 8 speed Shimano for the last 3yrs because I was crushing the 9 speed chains before that. I'm 220 Ibs and was breaking them pedaling. But just got a 9 speed Sram system with the nickel plated chain on my new bike and no problems yet. If I start breakin chains again I'll go back to 8 speed. By the way SRAM kicks Shimano's ass for performance. And you can get the X7 shifters in an eight speed version. Very cool.

mzx · 10-29-2005, 06:05 PM

I ride with my 2 buddies almost every weekend (shore, SC, etc.) We all weigh within 10lbs of each other, similar skill levels/riding styles. I am on 8 speed, they are on 9. I have yet to break a chain, they broke theirs twice each in the last 3 months. Go figure.

C.Lee · 10-29-2005, 07:41 PM

i have broke two 8 spd chain.. and none for 9..

10-29-2005, 06:49 AM	#1
Joe Dick JVLC Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 15 beer into a 6 pack Posts: 1,722 Rep Power: 1774990	it's official, 9 speed suck! Broke a chain today, first time since I swapped out the 9 speed crap for 8 speed back in the fall of 2000. that __________________ Just a speculative fiction. No cause for alarm.

10-29-2005, 06:52 AM	#2
Nelson Click Click Click Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,587 Rep Power: 34177	I think we're going to have to ask the audience about 9 speed.... Looks like the audience would 'hit it' __________________ .

10-29-2005, 07:38 AM	#4
Joe Dick JVLC Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 15 beer into a 6 pack Posts: 1,722 Rep Power: 1774990	HMMMM I don't know. it's kind of weird I know guys who thrash crank arms and peddles but have no problem with 9 speed. me I kill chains. I just don't get it, but I do know my self and 9 speed are not ment to be. it broke going down hill fer crist sakes !@!!! P.S. i'm clean shifting. I don't mash gears at all. __________________ Just a speculative fiction. No cause for alarm. Last edited by Joe Dick; 10-29-2005 at 07:40 AM.

10-29-2005, 08:02 AM	#7
P3-boy COMMON RIDER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 1,592 Rep Power: 236	I break cogs, not chains __________________ soundsystem gonna bring me back up! It's one thing that I can depend on...

10-29-2005, 09:28 AM	#8
Chunk Sexy beast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: far from you Posts: 3,933 Rep Power: 131744	arguments could go on for days with stories of people success and failure with 9 speed. Myself, ive been lucky with my 9 speed. There isnt one explanation for why some people have better luck with 8. Alot of times they really arent that much abusive on the stuff (at least they claim that) so i think its just luck. __________________ thinkin bout bikes

10-29-2005, 07:10 AM	#3
Wayne P resident dirtbag Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kamloops. Posts: 11,283 Rep Power: 494774	I've broken one 8 speed chain and one 9 speed chain in my life. I've ridden 9 speed for 6 straight years now. That's DH racing too. I really don't see the problem with 9 speed. I'm not a guy who tinkers with his derailleur's adjustment very often (err, never), I don't skip gears, I don't drivetrain break parts (and I'm a hammer head). I tend to shift under light loads, but not all the time.

10-29-2005, 07:53 AM	#5
XXX_er Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: central B.C. Posts: 10,980 Rep Power: 6350181	I think its a very personal thing ,I know a xc/ roady type who can only use shimano chains and thinks sram chains suck

10-29-2005, 07:59 AM	#6
darce_b Guest Posts: n/a	i agree, i break chains out the yin yang

10-29-2005, 03:23 PM	#9
ridefruita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	Alot of chain breaking issues can relate to the way it is installed. If you use a shimano pin or a Power link on the respective chains you will greatly decrease the likely hood that it will break. If your still breaking chains and they are installed correctly you might want to check out your cassette and chain rings or your derailer adjustments as these could contribute to a chain breaking. Chains, 8 or 9 speed should hold up to many long miles of riding with out breaking. Lots of people are on 9 speed, it is reliable, and will be arround untill we are force fed 10 speed.

10-29-2005, 03:36 PM	#10
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,091 Rep Power: 3366845	I run 8 speed on all my bikes, personaly I find they take alot longer to wear out. Also they seem to do better when the derailer hanger has been bent or your derailer is pooched. Still break em though

10-29-2005, 05:15 PM	#12
.Robinson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: bc Posts: 5,501 Rep Power: 10575	consider buying a better chain

10-29-2005, 05:35 PM	#13
Testy Freetard Breeder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mission Posts: 2,191 Rep Power: 15206506	I've been riding 8 speed Shimano for the last 3yrs because I was crushing the 9 speed chains before that. I'm 220 Ibs and was breaking them pedaling. But just got a 9 speed Sram system with the nickel plated chain on my new bike and no problems yet. If I start breakin chains again I'll go back to 8 speed. By the way SRAM kicks Shimano's ass for performance. And you can get the X7 shifters in an eight speed version. Very cool.

10-29-2005, 06:05 PM	#14
mzx Eurohack Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 216 Rep Power: 8	I ride with my 2 buddies almost every weekend (shore, SC, etc.) We all weigh within 10lbs of each other, similar skill levels/riding styles. I am on 8 speed, they are on 9. I have yet to break a chain, they broke theirs twice each in the last 3 months. Go figure.

10-29-2005, 07:41 PM	#15
C.Lee Pepper Mint! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Burnaby/BC Posts: 5,391 Rep Power: 5317407	i have broke two 8 spd chain.. and none for 9.. __________________

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