Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
What isn't being really talked about is why there even is a KMC vs Shimano discussion. Or, IOW, why would you use KMC instead of Shimano if you have a Shimano drivetrain, or KMC instead of Campy if you have a Campy drivetrain?
I don't see much of a price difference, so what's this discussion about?
Read the first post. One reason the OP gave is the quick link.
KMC chains go on sale all the time, more so than Shimano in my experience. So don't know that I agree with your price is the same statement.
My recumbent takes a 10' chain. T Cycles sells KMC chains by the foot, so I can get a single chain rather than piecing together 3 separate chains.
I've owned countless 5-7 speed bikes. The Z51 chains are dirt cheap and just excellent for that purpose. I get those for under $10 most of the time.
Last reason is why do so many bike manufactures ship with KMC instead of Shimano chains? Maybe they know something?