Pros & Cons
Pros
This kmc chain is great the last one lasted 3. It's not a cheap chain, but it's transmitting the torque of a mid-mounted motor as well as my legs. Worth the extra money.
Highlights
Quality
This is a good quality piece of kit.
Easy to install, works well on our trek verve3+.
Purchased many chains over the last 3 years they didnt last long on the bafang bbs02 and i did have the gear shifter cut out go... Read More
I know 5 months doesn't seem like a long life for a chain, but with the extreme environment it sees, i think it's reasonable.
Competitiveness
But it does come in 2 finishes from kmc, and this one is less expensive and is the one that rusts / corrodes faster.
My only complaint is this chain is about twice as expensive as the x9 chain sold by kmc.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
last, motor, mid, ok and original. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 45.8% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 158 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 13 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I put this chain through a severe test
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont think anyone at kmc expected their chain to stand up to the demands i put on it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My typical ride is 5060 miles long on mostly flat trails with occasional hills
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The rides are 80 paved and 20 crushed granite
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The combined weight of bike and riders is probably 450 lbs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I am a fit bicyclist but my son has down syndrome and barely puts out any power
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On very steep hills i will gear down and add up to 750 watts to help us over the top but this amounts to less than 1 of our ride
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I installed the kmc e9 chain in march of this year and 5 months later my wear indicator said it was time to change it