Which Chain?

biking_mongoose
Posts: 50
I'm about to replace the chain on my Hack Bike as the salt has really destroyed it. Currently, I've a 9-speed Veloce chain fitted. However, I've heard that this is a pain to remove and replace like-for-like due to the specialised Campy tool require which aint cheap.
This all being so, I've been looking at the competition, namely Wipperman, SRAM and KMC. Does anyone have an opinion on which runs best on a 9-speed Campag Veloce transmission? All appear to be around the same price.
Any advice appreciated
This all being so, I've been looking at the competition, namely Wipperman, SRAM and KMC. Does anyone have an opinion on which runs best on a 9-speed Campag Veloce transmission? All appear to be around the same price.
Any advice appreciated
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You wouldn't go wrong with KMC or Wipperman. KMC are especially easy to join and unjoin I find.0
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+1 for the KMC
easy to join and undo - and can be reused for obsessive type chain cleaning!0 -
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another vote for the KMC's0
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+1 more for KMC0
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KMC 8)0
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Compared to the Shimano, what are the KMC equivalents?
ie. an 'ultra' chain would be compared to . . . . . KMC.Stumpjumper FSR 09/10 Pro Carbon, Genesis Vapour CX20 ('17)Carbon, Rose Xeon CW3000 '14, Raleigh R50
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As a numpty who knows nowt (avoids any flack) if a campag 9 speed chain is the same width and pitch as a shimano drive train then I'd go for the cheapest you can and use a sram jointing link. I would then check it with a gauge periodically and chuck it as soon as it shows any sign of wear. I generally regard chains as a disposable item to be bought in bulk and thrown out when used.0