Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset Reviews

Review score: 8.7/10 – Updated November, 2024

Latest Price: £175.49 – Save 10% (RRP: £195)

Take a look now to discover what makes Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset worthy of a review score of 8.7 out of 10.

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Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Groupsets. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Groupsets. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Groupsets. Brands like Box are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Groupsets category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Groupsets.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £175.49 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 8.1 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Groupsets

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Groupsets.

We found 66 in the Groupsets category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £881.77, making it below average at £175.49.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Groupsets. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £2999.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £9.99.

With 66 products available we worked out that 62 cost more than Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset and 3 were cheaper.

Cost of Box products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 47 products from Box, of which 9 were in the Groupsets category.

For now though we’re looking at Box branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £87.95 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Box product we found was £8.99 and the highest price we could find from them was £287.99.

Of the 47 from Box, 6 were more expensive than Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset and 40 were cheaper.

How much are Box Groupsets?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Box products that are listed in the Groupsets category.

The average price of the 9 products that match this search was £210.77, with the cheapest coming in at £139.49 and highest price was £287.99. With the average being £210.77, Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset comes in below average.

6 products that meet this search were more expensive than Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset and 2 were cheaper.

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Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.8 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Groupsets category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.2 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset or another similar product, like Box Three Prime 9 Speed X-Wide Groupset reviews or Box Four 8 Speed Drivetrain Groupset reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Groupsets.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Groupsets. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Box, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 8.7/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 27167560867
• Product ID 2: 802314UK
• Brand: Box
• Model number: BX3PR9GRP02
• RRP: £195
• EAN: 639266097471
• Description: Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain GroupsetThe Box Three groupset offers the same capability as its top-tier siblings but it’s built around a simpler platform. The cassette is more accessible at 11-46T and fashioned without a spider. The rear mech exploits Box’s Limited Slip clutch technology without the Tri-pack features. This allows you to shift easily with a comparable mechanism, although you’ll forgo the hinged clamp and die-cast structure. Lastly, it’s strung together with a Prime 9 chain but without extravagant coatings. If you’re looking to bring your mountain bike into the 21st century, then level up with this group.Box Three Prime 9 ShifterThe Box Three shifter makes good use of nylon composites in both top and bottom shells as well as the levers. Box Three is our performance and value tier. So this shifter sheds all the fancy trappings of the top 2 tiers but maintains their shifting characteristics. All Prime 9 shifters take advantage of the 9-speed’s inherent durability, simplicity, and reliability. Not only is the shifter mechanism joyfully simplified, but fewer shifts are needed for every mile of travel. And the best part is? Prime 9 is also terribly forgiving so you won’t have to constantly adjust your set-up.Features: Material: Glass Fibre / Nylon Composite, Steel Extruded Clamp 2 Piece Pull Lever / Up to 3 Gears Per Shift Resin Top Shell Fast Action Release Lever Prime 9 Technology Multi Shift Option Not Intended for E-Bike Use Single Shift Option Recommended for E-Bike Use Weight: 128gBox Three Prime 9 Wide Rear DerailleurThe Box Three Rear Derailleur simplifies the features found on the Prime 9 Box One and Two rear derailleurs making for a fully-featured wallet-friendly rear derailleur. Including a Limited Slip Clutch, Sealed bearing pulleys and a solid construction Box Three Rear derailleurs are compatible with 11-46 derailleurs making it one of the most versatile derailleur offerings for Prime 9.Features: Material: Aluminium, Glass Fiber / Nylon Composite, Steel Limited Slip Clutch Bearing Pulleys Nylon Composite Knuckle Direct Channel Cable Stay Die Cast Linkages Stamped Inner and Outer Cage Prime 9 Technology Compatible with Standard Derailleur Hangers (Non Direct-Mount) Weight: 349gBox Three Prime 9 Cassette The Box Three cassette draws from both of its Box One and Box Two siblings to create a sensible all-rounder. All cogs are stamped from steel and subsequently, the larger ones are pinned to steel spiders. The main difference here versus Box Two is the use of additional weight-reducing holes on the cogs.Features: Material: Aluminium, Cold Rolled Steel Steel Stamped Cogs Steel Stamped Spiders Ultra-Wide Ratio with Consistent Progression Prime 9 Technology Compatible with HG Freehub Bodies Not Intended for E-Bike Use Weight: 660gBox Three Prime 9 126 Link Chain PolishedThe Box Three chain is polished and then chemically treated to achieve a basic level of corrosion resistance. All Prime 9 chains have chamfered shifting edges, solid plates and solid pins to safeguard durability. Our unique inner link spacing is engineered to grab those modern wide/narrow chainrings. We chose to modernize the 9-speed platform due to the chain’s spirited reputation.Features: Material: Hardened Alloy Steel Durable Hardened Solid Pin Prime 9 Technology Compatible with Modern Wide/Narrow Chainrings Weight: 312gFAQDoes the Box Three Prime 9 Shifter come with a cable? Yes. All Box Three Twin Lever Shifters come with a stainless steel shift cable.How do I remove the cap from the cable port to install a new cable? To remove it, use a Phillips head screwdriver and turn it counter-clockwise a quarter turn You can then push the cap out by applying pressure to the cable from the other side. Please Note: The Cable Port is not a screw that un-threads from the cable port, if you turn the cable port screw more than 90 degrees damage may occur.Is the Box Three Prime 9 Shifter compatible with other 9 speed derailleurs? No, traditional 9 speed systems use a Cable Pull that is not compatible with prime 9.DERAILLEURAre Box Prime 9 derailleurs compatible with Shimano “direct mount” hangers? No, Shimano direct mount hangers are proprietary and are not compatible with Box derailleurs.Is the Box Three Prime 9 Derailleur compatible with other 9 speed components? No, traditional 9 speed systems use a Cable Pull that is not compatible with Prime 9.Are Box Prime 9 derailleurs compatible with drop bar (road) shifters? No, Box Prime 9 derailleurs are not currently compatible with drop bar shifters, but we do offer a clamp for our shifters to mount on some 31.8mm drop handle bars.How should I clean my Box Three Prime 9 derailleur? We suggest removing the derailleur from the bike and using a soft bristle brush or rag with soapy water or a mild de-greaser. We do not recommend pressure washing, strong solvents or de-greasers as they could degrade the surface coating.How do I make adjustments to the derailleur? Please see our installation video at boxcomponents.com/service.CASSETTEWill the Box Three Prime 9 Cassette fit on an wheel with a Sram XD Driver? No this will only work with a HG splined Shimano 9-10-11 speed freehub body.Is the Box Three Prime 9 Cassette compatible with other 9 speed drivetrains? No, The Box Three Prime 9 Cassette is optimized for Box Prime 9 drivetrains and running other component variations can result in poor performance.How should I clean my Box Three Prime 9 Cassette? We suggest removing the cassette from the wheel and using a soft bristle brush with soapy water or a mild de-greaser. We do not recommend pressure washing, strong solvents or de-greasers as they could degrade the surface coating.CHAINIs the Box Three Prime 9 Chain compatible with other 9 speed drivetrains? Yes, All Box prime 9 chains have standard external geometry that will work with most existing 9 speed drivetrains.Is the Box Three Prime 9 Chain Compatible with any wide narrow chainring? No, Box Prime 9 chains are compatible with most 11-speed wide narrow chainrings but there are some chainrings that can result in poor performance. We recommend the following 11 speed wide/narrow chainrings for best performance, Wolftooth Components, Raceface, One Up Components, Absolute Black.How should I clean my Box Two Prime 9 Chain? We suggest removing the chain from the bike and using a soft bristle brush or rag with soapy water or a mild de-greaser. We do not recommend pressure washing, strong solvents or de-greasers as they could degrade the surface coating.Buy Box Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Components > Groupsets
• Savings percentage from RRP: 10%
• Size: Multi Shift
• Unisex
• 19.51
• Adult

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Other options for Groupsets

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying Groupsets. 66 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Box Three Prime 9 Speed Drivetrain Groupset included,
Box Two Prime 9 Speed Groupset reviews, Box Four 8 Speed Polished Chain reviews, or we really liked the look of Box Three Prime 9 Speed Polished Chain reviews as another alternative.