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KMC Chain question

Old 04-21-14, 09:51 AM
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KMC Chain question

Hello all,

I have been using KMC Z410NPs and Z610HXs for quite some time. They seem to be a great bang-for-your-buck item and have given me no reason to look elsewhere for my chain needs.

I am building up a bike that would look good with a black chain and I see that the Z410 is available in black. My question is, what is the black? Anodized? High quailty paint? Some other color treatment? Crappy paint?

Any info is much appreciated.

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Black KMC chains are painted. The finish seems to be pretty durable though.
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Thanks. That's what I was wondering about. I don't want one if it is going to shed paint flakes, which would be the same as dirt.
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I've never seen that happen in my life.
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