Kmc chains

Dazzza
Dazzza Posts: 2,364
edited April 2008 in MTB general
Ive bought myself the 9L ti gold chain, question is has anyone else used or tried their chains, this one is a first for me as i usually stick with sram.
The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
Giant Anthem X

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I've used budget KMC in the past, no problems.
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  • Steve_b77
    Steve_b77 Posts: 1,680
    I've just fitted a KMC X9-93 as recommended by LBS, they said they make Shimano chains as it is, hey who knows I'm doing the Marin Trail on Sunday so I'll find out.
  • woodywmb
    woodywmb Posts: 669
    Currently using KMC x9-73. Same price as Sram. Almost identical Powerlink system. Not a ha'pence of a difference. Either's fine.
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  • icedmind
    icedmind Posts: 206
    kmc chain should shift better due to its design, it got a bit slide guild thing to help shifting
    also the ti coating should make the chain last longer
    but personally i stuck with xtr chain when i using shimano groupset
    might try the x9 gold sl when my xtr worn out
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  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,456
    gonna try a x9 sl gold here too when my xtr runs out but looking at it, it's gonna be ages yet though :)
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Just gave it a quick try when i fitted the new mech, seems similar so my sram 991 but much better ramping when changing gears, maybe a bit smoother but for now it'll have to suffice, i need another cable asap, might last a few rides but id sooner not chance it.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • batch78
    batch78 Posts: 1,320
    Just got myself one so I guess there'll be a few of us experimenting at the weekend!!
  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    Been running an X9SL for a while now with no probs.
    I bought it just for the bling factor more than anything else but I'll stick with them now I think.
    Was a bit iffy about the powerlink at first having never used one before but it's been fine,and is a godsend when it comes to cleaning.
    Must get around to getting another one for the second bike. :lol:
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