New chain...? KMC 10 SL Gold, or...

hopper1

Anything else worth considering, apart from SRAM?

dennisn

When I buy a 10 speed chain I look for the best price and then, it's mine. I like the ones with master links. Have bought Shimano, Campy, Sram, Wipperman, etc., etc. and never noticed ANY difference of any kind. Then again I'm old and don't notice everything anymore. Either that or there is no real difference in chains. I have noticed that, lately,
I've been noticing that there aren't any real differences in bike components other than brand. I'm starting to think that everything is the same. Anyone else noticed that?????
Sorry, but I ramble on.

CarbonCopy

Kmc SL on all my bikes.they are the only chain for me.

flanners1

dennisn wrote:

When I buy a 10 speed chain I look for the best price and then, it's mine. I like the ones with master links. Have bought Shimano, Campy, Sram, Wipperman, etc., etc. and never noticed ANY difference of any kind. Then again I'm old and don't notice everything anymore. Either that or there is no real difference in chains. I have noticed that, lately,
I've been noticing that there aren't any real differences in bike components other than brand. I'm starting to think that everything is the same. Anyone else noticed that?????
Sorry, but I ramble on.

Yes a lot of gear seems to be generic metals and composites made in the Far East with differing brand labels. Are there not a handful of chain manufacturers who supply the whole market for all the big brands like KMC, Shimano, Campag etc?

hopper1

dennisn wrote:

When I buy a 10 speed chain I look for the best price and then, it's mine. I like the ones with master links. Have bought Shimano, Campy, Sram, Wipperman, etc., etc. and never noticed ANY difference of any kind. Then again I'm old and don't notice everything anymore. Either that or there is no real difference in chains. I have noticed that, lately,
I've been noticing that there aren't any real differences in bike components other than brand. I'm starting to think that everything is the same. Anyone else noticed that?????
Sorry, but I ramble on.

No arguement, there, Dennis

I understand your sentiment, yet, IMHO, there are big differences between the lower priced and higher priced stuff.
When comparing the high end kit, it is difficult to choose one significant leader.
Personally, I like blingy kit, and can't decide between silver, or gold...

maddog 2

if you are a weenie then the (silver) SL is my advice, otherwise a standard X10

guilliano

Shimano Ultegra chain and a KMC quick link....... can't go wrong

Avoid YBN AT ALL COSTS!!!!

CarbonCopy

Its got to be GOLD. Yes i`m bored.

hopper1

CarbonCopy wrote:

Its got to be GOLD. Yes i`m bored.

I bet you scanned that cover from your personal collection, didn't you! :shock:

CarbonCopy

Tehehe you cheeky swine you

gkerr4

gold!

hopper1

Hmmmm, not sure I can deal with the gold..... :?

Anonymous

Got to be gold...

dennisn

hopper1 wrote:

Hmmmm, not sure I can deal with the gold..... :?

Not to worry. It will be black in no time. Although I did notice you were Obsessive Compulsive.

CarbonCopy

Ti Nitride coated slick shifting heaven.Now you want one.

Monty Dog

IME the ti-nitride is smoother, lasts longer and is more corrosion resistant - worth having in comparison to the silver.

bendertherobot

You'll spend all your time explaining to people it's not rusted if you get the gold.