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[Closed] Recommend an 11 speed chain - roadie

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Making the change to 11 speed shortly, always liked kmc chains in the past as I like their joining link. Seen some cracking details on shimano though but hate that joining pin method, can an sram or kmc be used to join these ? Any overall recommendations, would rather robust over super light weight... Ta


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 8:35 am
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There is no reason not to use a SRAM or KMC Magic link on a Shimano chain,


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 9:04 am
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Sorry, should have googled it first...kmc clearly state compatibility with the big s. Not used shimano for years now, 105 5800 + kmc decent enough combo then ?


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 9:07 am
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105 5800 + kmc decent enough combo then ?
that's exactly what I have on my new Croix De Fer and so far faultless.


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 9:19 am
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KMC X11 chains are great, especially the TiN versions.


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 10:33 am
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I'm much the same, but built a 105 bike recently and the Shimano pin was easy to join in the workshop (even using a non 11 speed chain tool). Snapped the 'bullet' off with some old side cutters.

Might be worth using it and picking up a magic link as a spare/get home fix.


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 11:34 am
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I'd go with a pc red 22 or pc 1130, not had any problems with either...

powerlock is a diddle with mod'd pliers or powerlock pliers


 
Posted : 23/02/2015 12:29 pm

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