mattkime

I'm due to replace the chain on my 11 speed force setup for the first time. I used a PC-1170 and it lasted about nine months - 4000 miles? On my 10 speed setups I've used KMC chains but it seems that sram chains are much cheaper this time around. I'm looking for good shifting, longevity, and low price. in that order.

what chain would you choose?

fietsbob

my last chain purchase was a Whipperman 1/8" wide because I use IGH hubs.
they last a long time.

11 speed bushingless chains you just replace them as they wear .. which is faster than a wider chain made of thicker steel..

The partial Bushings are formed in punching the Holes , and the side plates to get in that dense stack of cogs Is thinner.

buy several chains at the same time and dont get attached to any one of them ..

you bought into the 11 speed thing . You live with the resulting costs of that now.

mattkime

This did wear faster than i expected. I checked wear since i was cleaning the drive train and expected to have a fair amount more life left. but at the prices i'm seeing for 11 speed chains, its not that bad to replace the chain more frequently.

fietsbob

Preemptively throwing away chains lets the cassette wear more slowly .. & those are pricy.

dsbrantjr

If you used a chain checker instead of measuring with a rule you may have mistakenly figured your chain was worn out. According to numerous posting on this forum a brand new chain will often read 1/2% on a checker.

mattkime

i used a chain checker - .75% - verified with a tape measure - just over 1/16th of an inch over 12".

I've ordered a PC-RED22. reviews were very good, claiming a quieter drivetrain and slightly better shifting. for $33 (amazon) its worth a try.