Choosing a chain
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KMC X8 and KMC X9 or the cheaper KMC for general use.
Been good enough for me, never cost a lot and just replace when I feel like it.
Been good enough for me, never cost a lot and just replace when I feel like it.
lensmansteve
Kona Fan
Another KMC useer. I've bought the very similar Z51, Z7 and Z8 for the last twenty years or so, never had a duff one. Nice chromed side plates. Last really well. Great value.
lensmansteve
Kona Fan
They do. Last Shimano chain I bought was bloomin awful. That's why I tried KMC.
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Kmc or sram are my go to chains. You can go for the cheaper options or costed, lightweight links too, though the lighter ones tend to wear a bit quicker in my opinion,but look pretty cool and do save a relative bit of weight.
I prefer the silver ones over the darker metal, look nicer and easier to tell when they need a clean.
The split link is so useful when fitting/removing, though some split links are single use.
I've gone higher up the food chain (pun intended) and used the likes of wipperman but was not impressed and had issues with shifting, split link bouncing on jockeys and wouldn't say the pain resulted in any benefit such as longer life.
Kmc or sram are my go to chains. You can go for the cheaper options or costed, lightweight links too, though the lighter ones tend to wear a bit quicker in my opinion,but look pretty cool and do save a relative bit of weight.
I prefer the silver ones over the darker metal, look nicer and easier to tell when they need a clean.
The split link is so useful when fitting/removing, though some split links are single use.
I've gone higher up the food chain (pun intended) and used the likes of wipperman but was not impressed and had issues with shifting, split link bouncing on jockeys and wouldn't say the pain resulted in any benefit such as longer life.
