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Pros & Cons
Pros
Shifting is noticeably better, smoother, and more bling. I buy kmc chains for my bikes because they run smoothly & quietly. And mine shift well and are quiet.
The x11sl *-n chain is the highlight of the look of the drivetrain on my bmc. The quick link makes servicing very simple, and the chain is easy to remove and clean. I usually give it a couple rides before i start wiping it down and oiling it up with r... Read More
Cons
The rivets are in so tight that i didn't have sufficient leverage with the rivet extractor tool. The flexy chain also wears out faster because both the pin and the plate have less material, thus more flex. Snapped after 2 weeks.
Complete garbage. What a wast of my time. That is power lost that you will not get back.
Highlights
Quality
Great chains, strong and with proper care last a long time.
The chain was easy to install and works great.
And yes i reuse the missing link (knock on wood), i feel that the recommendation to replace it after cleaning is more of a safe... Read More
Floats like a silk spider web along my chain ring and cassette.
Price
Cost on steel version is about $15 less.
Packaging/appearance
It looks better in person than the pictures can capture.
For the person that claims someone put an 11 speed sticker on a ten speed box, i find that hard to believe, the boxes do not ha... Read More
Competitiveness
I bought this chain to replace my shimano xtr that i always buy, but i decided to go ahead and try out this more expensive chai... Read More
I have snapped both shimano and sram red 22 chains while sprinting with less than 1000 miles on them but these kmc's are bomb proof.
Have also purchased a different model for the gravel bike, one more corrosion resistant.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 885 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 20 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Missing link makes them easy to install and uninstall
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not much to say other than it works
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Also it comes with a master link i didnt know and or missed that detail in the description
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im shocked at how much better the kmc holds up
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
According to my records in garmin connect i replace this chain every 1000 kilometers
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have a chain wear tool from park tool that tells me when the chain is worn stretched
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Finished out a season of riding and still in good shape
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Last one i got 3500 miles out of
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