Originally Posted by
VanceMac
KMC K-710 SL is my sweet spot. I've come close to ordering an Izumi super-mega-awesome-toughness chain a couple times, but always change my mind. Since my wife rides track now, too... once I started waxing, I ordered a bunch of the KMC to always have a couple ready to go. So might never know the bling warmth of the Izumi.
I needed a new chain for my Dolan at Velo Sports Center and I asked the "world famous" Johnny W and Chas for a track bike shop. They sent me to Manhattan Beach and told me to drop their names and the guys would take care of me. I came out with Izumi Model 'V' gold track racing chain (NJS) (blessed by some Japanese Keirin racer / priest) paying list price for the chain but they did install it N/C. So add to the list of variables in chain selection the requirement of a referral.
In SoCal, you are what you drive AND what track chain you rock.
