Originally Posted by
topflightpro
I think I prefer the KMC quicklink (and I believe Izumi offers one)...
It's the Izumi Eco.
The Izumi Eco is the best of both worlds:
- Form factor of the Izumi V
- Easy to separate with a chain-breaker like the Izumi V (the K710 is a P.I.T.A to separate with chain breakers for sizing)
- As light as the Izumi V (I believe it's lighter than the K710SL. SL = "super light"
- Quick release of the KMC K710/K710SL
- Low cost of the KMC K710/K710SL
The only upsides that the K710 has that the Eco doesn't is that the K710 is easy to find at local shops that have BMX bikes as it is a popular BMX chain (it's original purpose), and I believe that it's more quiet (if memory serves me correctly).
I've used D.I.D, KMC 710 (multiple versions), Izumi V Super toughness, and Izumi Eco and the Eco was best. The V was more of a bling thing since it was uncommon and pricey.