chains

orangepip

Ok so having snapped my ultegra 6700 chain this morning I'm keen to know what others ride as I need a new one.

I've used SRAM with their powerlink on my MTB are they any good in road variants? Any other suggestions?

thanks

ic.

I Use 7900 dura ace with kmc link (which can be a pain, but not after you've invested in remover pliers).

I'd recommend it anyday

ps, dirt cheap on ebay

Bobbinogs

For me it has to be the KMC chains. My preference is for the X10L (or now X9Ls as I have sold my one 10 speed so have just three 9 speed road bikes) but the X10SL is slightly less weight for a few quid more if you want to spend the extra. Personally, I don't mind the weight penalty given the difference in money.

The chains come with a Missing Link included for easy cleaning, etc. As above though, the pliers don't half make undoing the chain easier. Powerlinks for 10 speeds can only be used once.

shinsplint

I also snapped my Ultegra chain recently, and went for a KMC X10L, easy enough to fit and remove, which is so much better for cleaning ! Can't fault it so far, runs just as smooth as the Shimano if not smoother.

northpole

I replaced my dura ace chain with a kmc x10sl. It has lasted much longer than I have any reason to expect and it remains remarkably smooth in action compared with a sram chain on another bike. No problem recommending them to you.

Peter