If you buy a KMC chain, be sure to get one that includes the appropriate Missing Link. Besides saving you time it'll save money and aggravation buying 'em together. If you buy the Missing Link separately you'll probably pay more, offsetting the price of the cheaper KMC chains. And then you'll need to be sure you have the correct pin width, 7.1mm or 7.3mm. Easier to pony up a couplafew dollars more for the chain that includes the link.