What chain is best with the Shimano SLX HollowTech II Triple

The Big Sur
The Big Sur Posts: 6
edited September 2010 in MTB buying advice
Evening All,

I'm just about to upgrade my chainset to the swanky Shimano SLX M660 HollowTech II Triple Chainset, but could do with a recommendation on which is the best chain to go with it.

I am also considering upgrading the cassette to Shimano XT Cassette 9 Speed M770.

Many thanks

Stuart

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    TBH any.

    I like Sram chains.
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  • Mickey Eye
    Mickey Eye Posts: 590
    KMC X9SL Also it's golden (coloured).
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    As long as its 9speed it doesnt matter they are all much the same. Obviously the more you pay gets you a lighter smoother but not neccasarily longer lasting chain. My personal fave at the moment is the KMC 9XL silver. They are chrome plated so dont rust if you chuck the bike into the shed wet and forget to clean it.
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  • neninja
    neninja Posts: 424
    I put a KMC X9L Gold on the Anthem - shifts well and is light.

    I've heard the lighter SL version can be fragile
  • Eskimo427
    Eskimo427 Posts: 288
    I've been using these and had no problems:

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... in_526.htm
  • rudedog
    rudedog Posts: 523
    Merlin are doing a deal at the moment for the slx chain and cassette for just under £50
  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    Sram 991...try ebay as shope online stores are way cheaper than the net..
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  • dan1502
    dan1502 Posts: 568
    Just got a KMC X9L gold for £21 delivered from an ebay shop - probikebitz I think. I looked at the lowest accepted offer I could find in the feedback and offered it (£19 +£2 postage) and offered that. I should have tried a bit lower to start with as you get three offers.
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