9 Speed Chain Suggestions?

[b_thesing]

Looking to replace my chain on a DA 7700 groupset. Was curious if anyone had suggestions of a chain that's comparable to the DA chain that's currently in use.

Cheers!

[smead]

KMC X9. Compared to CN7700, similar weight, way cheaper, lasts longer.

[jamesdak]

Yep, KMC's work fine!

[dddd]

Originally Posted by smead

KMC X9. Compared to CN7700, similar weight, way cheaper, lasts longer.

CN7700 was some long-lasting chain. Not sure if it's much available at this point, given that 7801-series 10s chain now isn't available at all.
7700 is the best-shifting 9s chain I have tried and the inside width versus the outside width of the pins is measurably greater (more aggressive) than any other 9s chain (other than Shimano's other 9s chains).

Shimano HG93 chain or KMC X9 chain would at least be my second choice though (especially on a value basis).

[redir]

I go with Ultegra level chain on my 9's.

[DeBike]

Shimano HG93 is my go to 9 speed chain. Do not know what the weight difference may be with others, but this one is smooth operating on has a good life span.

[jmoore]

I run SRAM chains on my Shimano stuff. No issues with it either.

[smead]

Originally Posted by dddd

CN7700 was some long-lasting chain. Not sure if it's much available at this point, given that 7801-series 10s chain now isn't available at all.
7700 is the best-shifting 9s chain I have tried and the inside width versus the outside width of the pins is measurably greater (more aggressive) than any other 9s chain (other than Shimano's other 9s chains).

Shimano HG93 chain or KMC X9 chain would at least be my second choice though (especially on a value basis).

Interesting, I had the opposite experience. I ran CN7700s for years and would get 1500-2000 miles tops before they stretched. I've since used IRC and KMC, both of which have lasted twice as long. YMMV!

[b_thesing]

Thanks all! Seems like it's hard to go wrong here!