Chain choice

giant_man
giant_man Posts: 6,878
edited July 2009 in Workshop
Not sure whether to go with the Record 10sp (C10) chain like i've had before without any problems or to plump for the KMC 10-SL in either silver or gold. The advantage with the KMC of course is the 'missing link' which is easier if something goes wrong. The record one needs the Campag chain tool of course.

Hmm ... decisions, anyone with bad to say about the KMC? Heard about breakages on the WW forum you see .....

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  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    I think you answered your own question giantman! You've never had a problem with the record chains, like a lot of people. I use Chorus myself, not sure why, but they have never let me down. Just fitted a new one last weekend and can't believe what a difference a new chain makes. Drivetrain is running so sweet now...
  • Baytt
    Baytt Posts: 102
    got a KMC 10-SL in gold,

    absolutely no complaints about it, made quite a big difference to the bike and no sound from the back what's so ever.
  • rockmount
    rockmount Posts: 761
    Baytt wrote:
    got a KMC 10-SL in gold,

    absolutely no complaints about it, made quite a big difference to the bike and no sound from the back what's so ever.
    KMC gave me one of those gold ones when mine broke ... TBH I haven't had the confidence to put it on the bike, the one that broke was an accident waiting to happen (three cracked links). Using the SRAM Red at the minute ... seems good, and also comes with the quick-link.
    .. who said that, internet forum people ?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    So you're using the Sram Red chain with Record then? Hmm wondering if chains and cassettes last as long if you mix and match like this?
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Or put a KMC link on a Campagnolo chain - no brainer! I use KMCs on all my bikes - the ti-nitrided ones feel smoother and last longer IME.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • rockmount
    rockmount Posts: 761
    edited July 2009
    giant mancp wrote:
    So you're using the Sram Red chain with Record then? Hmm wondering if chains and cassettes last as long if you mix and match like this?
    Sorry if my reply was misleading, I'm on DuraAce, I was just mentioning that I no longer have much confidence in KMC after my breakage. At the time James Huang was going to investigate, but we didnt hear anything more.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12609437&highlight=
    .. who said that, internet forum people ?
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    I've had 100 % reliability with KMC chains - happy with them - the missing link thingy is excellent when you've got the missing link pliers - makes the job dead quick and easy - literally, 5 seconds.

    £ 7.95 - Parkers

    http://www.parker-international.co.uk/1 ... liers.html

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