KMC X10SL chain
08-15-07, 11:16 AM
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KMC X10SL chain
Hello,
Just wondering if anybody is using/used this chain before? It looks like a nice lightweight chain, but I wonder how durable it is.
Thanks...
Just wondering if anybody is using/used this chain before? It looks like a nice lightweight chain, but I wonder how durable it is.
Thanks...
08-15-07, 11:24 AM
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08-15-07, 11:29 AM
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FWIW KMC makes the chains for Shimano. I run the DX10 and love it. For the cost of these chains they are hard to beat.
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08-15-07, 11:33 AM
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Is this the same chain that Performance have for $24?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5134
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5134
08-15-07, 11:35 AM
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Is this the same chain that Performance have for $24?
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5134
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5134
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08-15-07, 11:39 AM
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I run it on my record bike, but i use the kcnc cassette and Derailleur pulleys. it runs great, pretty quiet.
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No problems thus far, about 1,000m, showing .25 wear on the Park Tool checker. I'm pretty easy on chains, I spin mainly, don't stand or hammer, but it seems well made. KMC came stock on my Bianchi.
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No this is the SL10 which is quite a bit more expensive. https://www.kmcchain.com/index.php?ln=en&fn=bu_bicycle#b
https://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...ils&sku=CH4116
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I run a DX10 mainly because for the performance value for the price. I have an SL in the lineup next.
KMC is my current pick for best 10spd chain out there.
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Great chain - the best that I have found. On my Campy drivetrain - it is smooth and quiet. I keep the chain clean and oiled and it wears very well - at 1400 miles, I can measure no perceptible stretch. Did I note that I keep it clean and oiled?
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I'd consider as an alternative the Wipperman 10S1 stainless steel chain.
https://trigearreview.com/forms/Article.aspx?REVID=275
https://trigearreview.com/forms/Article.aspx?REVID=275
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Thanks for all of the fast replies and it did tell me what I need to know which it will be my next chain. As far as the Wimperman I haven't heard many good things about there 10 spd chains.
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The gold doesn't stay gold exactly.
Don't do what I did and ride it into the ground then try and get more life out of it.
They are really really light. 228g.
Don't do what I did and ride it into the ground then try and get more life out of it.
They are really really light. 228g.
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Just went to Performance and did note that the Forte IS the KMC DX10. Good to know.
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GOt it. Love it. Will get it again.
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