Black chain?

moefoemil

Hi all,
I am currently using a Sram PC1091 chain on my Ribble but it is coming toward the end of its life and time for renewal. I have been impressed with this chain and wouldn't hesitate in using one again but, this time, for aesthetic purposes I would like a black coloured chain.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend one that is as good as the PC1091 and not to expensive.

Any help/advice appreciated.
Cheers. Gaz

trailflow

KMC make a black chain called the X10SL DLC but its expensive.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Black+chain&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=xXkAVojtMsPgaIuwlvgF#safe=strict&q=kmc+x10sl+dlc+black+chain

They also make a cheaper one called the KMC X10 Vivid but that it is only half black and silver.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x10-vivid-10-speed-chain/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360533226&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360533226uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=s52b0ZjXb_dc|pcrid|67090789262|pkw||pmt||prd|5360533226uk

Another one is the Wippermann Connex 10SB
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/wippermann-connex-10sb-10-speed-chain/

This is probably the best value. not black though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-X10-73-10-Speed-MTB-Road-Bike-Cycle-Chain-GREY-Shimano-or-Campagnolo-/291498314792?hash=item43dea74c28

or the x10-93 for 55p more
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-X10-93-10-speed-silver-grey-road-bike-chain-with-joining-link-/281781295884?hash=item419b795b0c#

The x10-93 is easily as good as the Sram PC1091 i would say and i've used both.

KMC are regarded as the best chains and they are my go to choice. They have gave me the least problems.

moefoemil

Awesome! Thanks trailflow, that's exactly the type of things I was looking for. Think I might go for the Wippermann Connex 10SB or blow a bit more cash and go for the KMC X10SL DLC

grenw

I use the X10-93 on both my mountain bikes (and the X11s on our road bikes). They've never let me down and are a decent price. They are far from black though - just normal silver chain coloured

maddog 2

I have the Wipperman black. It's been fine but the std powerlink catches on the 12t sprocket when the chain is on the 11t, so I swapped it for a KMC link and it works fine.