Originally Posted by
primov8
KMC X11SL or DLC chains.
I recently built up my first 1x bike; Apex RD, Rotor 3D30 42T, Sun Race 11-32 and KMC DLC. I use these chains in all my builds and even on the 1x setup, smooth shifting throughout the cassette range.
Currently I have a SRAM PC-1170 with Wipperman link on my Force 1 1x..which are pretty good and wear very well, but when the 1170 wears down I may try an X11SL. I may try the X11-SL on my 2-ring road bike though.
PC 1170 is $34 at Amazon