Timeline for answer to Upgrading cassette - what do I need to be aware of? by Kibbee
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| Oct 16, 2017 at 8:02 | comment | added | John Hunt | I just ended up getting the HG chain... that was years ago now :p | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 20:17 | comment | added | Kibbee | Yeah KMC chains are pretty decent, and you can get them for under $20. Even the Shimano ones are under $25 if you shop around. No point in being a cheapskate and using a $7 chain. | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 20:07 | comment | added | mikes | Adding to @Kibbee thoughts I would stay away from the very low end no name chains you see on the internet that sell for $6-$7. Just get a decent brand name chain in a price range that suits you. | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 18:26 | comment | added | Fred the Magic Wonder Dog | No you do not need an HG chain for Shimano 9spd. SRAM chains work just fine. I would definitely recommend a new chain with a new cluster. | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 12:48 | comment | added | Kibbee | I don't think you need Shimano HG, but don't quote me on that. I have a KMC chain on mine and it works fine, but I have an 8 speed. Guy at the bike shop specifically said to get this chain, and not to worry about buying the official Shimano one as it performs the same at a cheaper price. | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 12:45 | comment | added | John Hunt | Sounds like it could be good. Regarding the chain, I was just wondering if I had to specifically get one of the shimano HG chains for this or whether any old 9 speed would do? Also, there's no hills.. I live in cambridgeshire! | |
| Jun 25, 2014 at 12:41 | history | answered | Kibbee | CC BY-SA 3.0 |