Sram PC-991 Cross Step Chain

The best chain

Been using the Cross Step chain for all my backroad touring adventures this past season. Horrible conditions, big loads, lots of miles. This chain will hold up! The most reliable chain I've ever used. Goes together easily with the "master-link".

Pros: Durable, easy installation, reliable

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 30, 2013
Reviewed by: Josh K., Washington

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I broke my last 991 chain so I'm trying the Cross Step. Quality construction.

Pros: SRAM

Cons: None yet

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 23, 2012
Reviewed by: John , Oregon

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Good and strong

Without any scientific numbers, the best I can do is say that it seems to have lasted a lot longer than regular chains I have had. I'm 220 and mash my gears, and am pretty rough on chains, so I appreciate it.

Pros: Lasts longer than other chains

Cons: Not for the weight weenies

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 20, 2012
Reviewed by: Biff, Virginia

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I've used this chain for over 6 months. I used to be a shimano chain guy. But sram has move in. The power-link is hassle free, making cleanings super easy. And this chain has performed flawlessly under my 220 lbs carcass with no troubles. That's saying something! On this one you pay a little more that a standard chain, but you get what you pay for.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 05, 2012
Reviewed by: Dave , Washington

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Shifts smoothly, relatively light weight, high quality construction that allows you to get it dirty, clean it, run it dirty... over and over and over. It is much more durable than cheaper options. As good as this chain is, it's still not a Wippermann.

Pros: High quality
Resists corrosion
Durable

Cons: Not cheap

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Erik K., Colorado

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I've had good luck with Sram chains in general. This chain is no exception.
The master link is just super un-Shimano!
I use White Lightning Wax Lube and all the little parts are happy and stay relatively clean.
Sadly it stretches over use like chains do but that's the beast's nature.

Leonardo de Vinci would be proud (or disappointed) to know that his work was still being used, virtually unchanged since, like, forever!


Pros: Reliable & needs no tools to remove.

Cons: Chains, in general, could use an update.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 22, 2011
Reviewed by: Peter M., CO

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Great chain

Shifts well

Pros: Plays nice with other brands. 9 sp only. Powerlink makes chain removal easy.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Steven S., Colorado

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Reliable and long lasting. I've never had any shifting issues or breakage when using these and I like to mash my pedals.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 30, 2010
Reviewed by: Charles S., California

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PC-991

I have tried many different chains and always come back to this one. it's the most reliable and best shifting chains i have used.

Pros: Last long
quite
shifts well

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 02, 2010
Reviewed by: James H., Washington

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Best Chain Ever

This is the best 9 speed chain I had have. It is light, strong, compatible with Sram and Shimano 9 speed cassettes and really easy to install. Thanks to the Powerlink I needed no tools to install it. To remove it I advice using the Park Tool MLP-1 tool, makes it really easy.

Pros: Light, Strong, High Quality, Highly Compatible and Easy to Install.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 22, 2010
Reviewed by: Andres, Oregon

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I am 225 pounds and this chain holds up well with my X-9 drivetrain.

Pros: Good chain, doesn't break. Shifts well.

Cons: A little high on the cost scale.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 07, 2010
Reviewed by: Sean K., California

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My chain

love sram .Been riding them for 5 or 6 years. Bought a new crank so i wanted to keep it all new and went with the pc-991 to keep my giant reign top of the line.

Pros: Light weight.really durable.Rode pc-971 for years,but wanted the best.The pc-991 is it. Ride on!!

Cons: Better than any other chain out there.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Mike M., Utah

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Sram PC-991 Cross Step Chain

Great 9 speed chain never and any problems.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: matt w., Utah

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