Originally Posted by
Troul
Now that I have a 2x11 bicycle that takes a 11 speed chain, I'm looking at going with a SRAM chain as it seems it's more favorable based on the consumer reviews I've been reading. Currently the 11 speed chain is a Shimano HG601-11, & it seems noisier than the Shimano 8 speed chains that I've had in the past.
My experience is limited to 9-speed chains. Having used Shimano, SRAM and KMC chains on a Shimano drivetrain, all brands worked, but Shimano was quietest and shifted most smoothly, KMC was least quiet and smooth.