Broken MTB Chains (3) - why?

Question

I have been mountain biking for >15 years now. In the past 3 months, I have broken three chains. Two were Srams, and I just broke a Dura-Ace CN7701 on about it's third ride.

Last year I changed my chainrings and freewheel. THe rings are Race-Face, the freewheel is a SHimano. I have XT shifters and derailleurs.

I don't know if I have EVER broken a chain before so this is confusing to me.

Now I am riding like a pu$$y because I am afraid of breaking another.

Anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

I changed my chain a couple weeks ago, and noted in the instructions that it was desirable to install the chain in a certain direction so the connecting rivet would be strongest.  Maybe you or whoever did your chain put it in the opposite way?

Answer 2

That's really wierd. In the future its best to change both the sprockets and chain simultaneously. do your sprockets match the chain. since u've been riding so long I expect u know not to cross chain.

Sorry 4 u'r loss!