What chains do you guys use?
11-12-16, 09:58 PM
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What chains do you guys use?
Any recommendations or thoughts on specific brands and models based on your experience?
I'm currently using a black 410H teflon coated single speed chain.
I'm currently using a black 410H teflon coated single speed chain.
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For fixed gear stuff I usually go with KMC. Was running a 710 before, now using 710SL because gold.
11-12-16, 10:30 PM
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regular izumi eco chains for me. its the brand my lbs stocks and thus i've have been buying them there anytime i need to replace a chain. no problems and no complaints
11-12-16, 10:38 PM
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Yep, another KMC 710SL.
I use the nickel plated because it matches the bling.
The link is CL710 at KMC - MissingLink KOOL-710.
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I use the nickel plated because it matches the bling.
The link is CL710 at KMC - MissingLink KOOL-710.
-Tim-
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11-12-16, 11:16 PM
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Yep, another KMC 710SL.
I use the nickel plated because it matches the bling.
The link is CL710 at KMC - MissingLink KOOL-710.
-Tim-
I use the nickel plated because it matches the bling.
The link is CL710 at KMC - MissingLink KOOL-710.
-Tim-
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11-13-16, 12:47 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
KMC K710SL gold for me. Quietest chain I've ever used.
The gold version is coated with titanium nitride, which makes it smoooooooooth.
The gold version is coated with titanium nitride, which makes it smoooooooooth.
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Miche Pista. Affordable, durable, nickel plated, and they smell good fresh out of the package. Don't ask me why I smell my chains.
11-13-16, 08:52 AM
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Typically kmc 710sl but recently deviated to try out an Izumi and will be going back to kmc once it wears out. The Izumi is loud AF in comparison.
11-13-16, 10:16 AM
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The cheapest KMC models (Z410/Z610) because they are dead silent, smooth as hell, never seem to rust, have a traditional master link, last well, and cost under ten bucks when it's time to replace.
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KMC ought to pay this thread commission.
11-13-16, 07:38 PM
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I use the same as you! KMC work trouble free as long as you get tighten it right and good shape drivertrainIts silent as dead!
Want to try oval chain too but dunno what the benefits rather than oval shape
11-13-16, 10:14 PM
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KMC710SL that Scrodzilla talked me in to. Glad he did. Great chain! Got a gold one and a silver one.