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In the market for a new 11sp chain
What’s the general consensus - shimano vs kmc vs sram, any point in spending more than £20 for an slx or kmc x11 93
going on a nearly new xt cassette if that makes a difference
Never had an issue with Ultegra / XT 11 speed chains.
Once upon a time, SRAM and KMC won this duel because, well, master link. But now Shimano officially embrace them, it's whichever is nearest/cheapest.
My experience with inexpensive chains is that they seem part-worn already and are no doubt manufactured when the tooling has worn close to its limits. Packed full of crappy grease they seem ok for a while and then die.
Wippermann Connex have been premier league for me - the bike wears out before the chain - but if you don't want to spend that much then a normal KMC X11
massive deja vu here. KMC SL or EL
Well after more research
Have gone for Wipperman Connex, extra lifespan makes it seem good value. Either that or I’m a victim of wipperman propaganda.
+1 Wipperman if you want the best.
+1 otherwise cheap KMC X11, which can be had for £16 last time I looked.
KMC X11-93 off of eBay. £15 means I don't mind replacing every 5-6 months to keep the cassette in good shape.