KMC X10 SL Chain - Very Nice
06-18-07 | 06:40 AM
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KMC X10 SL Chain - Very Nice
I got a KMC X10SL chain of ebay recently, and finally got the correct Missing Link to put it together. My DA chain had about 3K miles on it and had stretched a little, so I was worried that the cassette cogs might have been affected. Turns out it wasn't a problem. I guess I replaced it in time. The good news is that the KMC chain is: Light weight, totally silent, and shifts perfectly smooth. As for durability - we'll see.
06-18-07 | 07:15 AM
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Love my chain.
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06-18-07 | 07:16 AM
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Hmm... I need a new chain...
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06-18-07 | 07:18 AM
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Yes, you do:
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06-18-07 | 07:19 AM
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I'm thinking gold isn't my style, though. Are they all gold?
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06-18-07 | 07:40 AM
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I switched to KMC this season and as far as 10spd chains go I am not looking back. I've put 2 DX10 chains that I bought for about $25 on 2 drivetrains with very satisfactory results. One was put on aham23's rig. He was nice enough to buy me an SL (at least that's what he says 
) as a replacement. Almost can't wait for the dx to wear out so that I can give it a try.
...unfortunately that may be a while.
) as a replacement. Almost can't wait for the dx to wear out so that I can give it a try. ...unfortunately that may be a while.
06-18-07 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Hocam
Do they make them for campy?
Can you take the connector link apart easily? I really like the connex link so if it's the same idea that may be my new 9 speed chain.
Can you take the connector link apart easily? I really like the connex link so if it's the same idea that may be my new 9 speed chain.
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06-18-07 | 08:10 AM
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They're more expensive than a Dura Ace but they last a LOT longer. My buddy says he typically gets roughly twice the mileage out of them. I think you can get them off of Ebay for as little as $49 + $12 shipping.
06-18-07 | 08:10 AM
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It takes about 10-14 days to get but if you order then from the taiwan bike shops on ebay they are $40
$40 with the missing link
$40 with the missing link
06-18-07 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
Hmmmm... how much do they go for?
Just put on a new DA chain (bought it last year). Figured I'd use it until the beginning of August, then go for something new.
Just put on a new DA chain (bought it last year). Figured I'd use it until the beginning of August, then go for something new.
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06-18-07 | 08:37 AM
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i got the X10.SL from an eBayer in Hong Kong for around $45. Took a while to get here, but it's worth the wait. pun intended.
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06-18-07 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ravenmore
buddy of mine rides those all the time. He gets more miles out of them than the Dura Ace chain. Even the mechanics at the shop are impressed.
