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After 15 months I think it's time to treat my bike to a new chain. XT rear cassette and derailleur with a hope 32T chainring. Looking for one with a speed link. Any recommendations? Cost is a factor. Don't want to go mental 🙂
Connex, they're probably the best chains, and they definitely have the best quick links.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/wippermann-connex-10s8-10-speed-chain/
I rather like kmc x10's
KMC X10 for me, working a charm
+1 for Connex.
I've not used KMC so nothing bad to say about them, but I've used Connx for several years and found them to be reasonably long lasting and the quick connect is brilliant.
I asked this a couple of months ago and the Masses said KMC and they were right, so far so good ! It wasn't a top of the range on either more like their mid range one, I very nearly bought X2 and kept one clean and lubed ready to swap out,
Maybe next time ?
But yes trust the masses,
This seems like the most cost effective KMC? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x10-el-silver-10-speed-chain/
For what it's worth I've used KMC quick links and they're utter rubbish compared to connex.
I haven't used a KMC chain, but a chain is a chain and they all pretty much do the same job.
You've obviously not used a KMC Missing Link on a KMC chain then ?
Or am I reading your post wrong ?
You've obviously not used enough brands of chain because a chain is not just a chain, and they do exactly the same job ? They're just made differently, quality, tolerances, material etc !
KMC
Nowt wrong with KMC quick links 😕 They do the job perfectly and easily, how is that utter rubbish?
Nowt wrong with KMC quick links They do the job perfectly and easily, how is that utter rubbish?
Use a connex one, and it's obvious.
KMC here. Power link works very well IMO.
Realman's fingers are obviously too weak. Bless 😆
KMC, from german websites
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/kmc-chain--x10sl/aid:416894
I just got my chain and cassette from Rose bikes, cheapest I found it and got a suprise free bowl, very random suprise.
KMC make millions of chains I imagine they make shimano and sram chains. I'm on my 2nd one and can really recommend them as there the lightest I've seen and held. You dont really need them but I got the power link spliter and connector tools from superstar pretty cheap
RealMan - MemberUse a connex one, and it's obvious.
Used one. Both did the same job, in almost exactly the same way, equally well. Though I did fit the connex upside down once while not paying attention, that was annoying.
KMC X10SL, £25 from the 'bay
Light, strong, last forever, shifts well. Can't ask for more
Good deals on crc SRAM 1031 £15 and 1051. £20
Kmc for me, although I've found the gold colouring on my most recent sl has started to wear off after a couple of months.
Sram 1050 - £12.. discounted from £32
KMC make 2 million chains a DAY
they make chains for many "other brands" in the bike industry
they also make many chains for heavy industry and machinery
its safe to say they 'know something' about making chains
just bought a KMC X10-SL for £25 for rebuilding my 29'er, last one lasted since Jan 2012 so no complaints here..
KMC by miles.
SRAM chains snap easily and 10 speed power links can't be reused.
Shimano chains snap, only work one way, and have fiddly pin things to join them.
KMC Missing Links are reusable and they work fine, though sometimes can be stubborn to remove but then I found the same with SRAM on 10 speed. The important thing is they stay in place and the chain won't snap anyway so you're only ever using them to join a new chain, or remove for cleaning, fitting new mech. That or to fix someone else's non KMC chain 😉
Can't comment on Connex though.
I've only ever had good experiences of Sram chains which if I recall correctly were the Sachs chains of old. Shimano chains for me have been utter rubbish.
I'm using a mid level 19 Speed Sram chain which I got cheap from Rose bikes and it's wearing well (not that u check them, I just wait until the shifting is rubbish and do the chain and cassette at the same time). My only bug bear is that the 10 speed power links can't be reused, for this reason alone I'll give KMC or Connex a shot next time.
i've found kmc missing links to be very sloppy on SRAM chains, but a SRAM 9 speed powerlink works fine on a SRAM 10 speed chain 🙂
Fitted my first KMC chain a few months ago and am very happy with it. It's X10SL if I remember correctly. The connecting link comes apart and fastens easily enough, even when clagged with lube and mud (just needs a fairly stern twist before unclipping). I'd recommend it.
KMC works fine for me.
Kmc or wipperman connex. I run both and do find the connex link easier to undo when all grimy.