The last time (and also first time) I replaced a bike chain was a few months back on my MTB, which had a KMC 8-speed chain to begin with, with the KMC missing links, which I like. I replaced the worn chain with a new KMC chain and missing links.

Now my road bike is in need of a new 10-speed chain. I really like KMC with the Missing Links since I don't have to use a chain breaker on it. KMC has a large range of chains from about $20 on up to over $100. I'm really trying to not spend more than about $30-$40 on a chain.

A new Shimano Ultegra chain is available for $34 from Amazon. A KMC X10.93 chain is only $22. The weight difference is less than 20 grams. Amazon is offering the Ultegra chain together with the KMC missing links, which would make it about $45 total, whereas the KMC chain would come with a set of missing links already.

Thoughts? Also I just wanted to verify that the KMC Missing Links would indeed work with a Shimano chain.

*edit* at my current rate I'm putting over 3,000 miles a year on the bike, as I commute over 60 miles per week with it as well as any weekend rides. Not sure if that makes a difference on anything.