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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-23, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 853
Posted By Papa Ado

Some chain manufacturers will add extra...

Some chain manufacturers will add extra durability (giving longer chain life) to eBike-specific chains through harder pins and rollers. For example, KMC has "Sport" and "Turbo" e-series chains with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By Papa Ado

Matching chain to chainring teeth = simply make...

Matching chain to chainring teeth = simply make sure that your outer plates are on the wide tooth and inner plates on the narrow tooth. Some people still get this wrong.

110 BCD chainrings = any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-22, 08:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

80% is too high, but you may be surprised at the...

80% is too high, but you may be surprised at the amount of fake chains online. Check out the multiple Shopee and Lazada websites for a deep dive. If the seller claims that the chain "came from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 08:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

Thank you for the reference. We are also looking...

Thank you for the reference. We are also looking into similar options for packaging.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

Thank you for your due diligence in spotting and...

Thank you for your due diligence in spotting and reporting fake chains. It has become more of a problem in the last few years and the counterfeit producers are getting better at fixing their mistakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. These both look legit. There are still...

KMC here. These both look legit. There are still some older packaging and models (X10.93) floating around. But please be cautious of older packaging (including the long plastic boxes) as these are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. There are more and more counterfeit...

KMC here. There are more and more counterfeit chains in the market for all brands. We have started to monitor many major online marketplaces with Sentryc to find and put a stop to those selling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-21, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Papa Ado

Sorry I'm late to the forum party. I received an...

Sorry I'm late to the forum party. I received an email from the OP last week and replied but haven't hear back. And yes, we've seen more counterfeit KMC chains recently and we are utilizing Sentryc...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-21, 01:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By Papa Ado

Thanks for your opinion! I hope you're not...

Thanks for your opinion! I hope you're not calling ALL of KMC's customers cheapskates. JK ;) Some people prefer other brands (including our Shimano chains) and I've found that many of those people...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

I saw the pictures from Ricky, and agree with his...

I saw the pictures from Ricky, and agree with his conclusion. I've checked the seller's page and he sells a lot of counterfeit KMC products. We will take action and have asked our distributor in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-21, 12:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. Our chains have been proven to be as...

KMC here. Our chains have been proven to be as good as or better than Sram chains so it's likely another culprit. Good advice above to check the cassette wear or other drivetrain adjustments.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 12:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,053
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. I highly suggest going with the KMC X8...

KMC here. I highly suggest going with the KMC X8 which works flawlessly on Shimano HG cassettes :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

Hi. KMC here. Sounds like some oddities on the...

Hi. KMC here. Sounds like some oddities on the package labels which usually indicates it's fake. Are you able to post pics of send me a DM yet?

In regards to counterfeit chains, we have started a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-11-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 102,202
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. Our City Hunter chain was redesigned...

KMC here. Our City Hunter chain was redesigned with a bushing to make it more durable. Thus it's a perfect beefy chain for shared-bikes, but also a bomb-proof chain for any other single speeds:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

X Series (1,8-12s) is in the darker blue package...

X Series (1,8-12s) is in the darker blue package whereas Z series (1-9s) is in a lighter blue box shown in bottom left here:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Q7MAAOSw7F9cOJge/s-l300.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-21, 03:18 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,501
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. Thanks for the tag. Unfortunately there...

KMC here. Thanks for the tag. Unfortunately there are Chinese-made counterfeit KMC chains out there, but we are doing all we can to track them down and put an end to it at the source. You could PM me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,748
Posted By Papa Ado

I ride DLC with blue inner links and pins and use...

I ride DLC with blue inner links and pins and use squirt wax. The color always looks fantastic and there is no color wear.

As for weight, yes it's not much difference but it's relative; you would...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-17-20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,299
Posted By Papa Ado

The primary difference of our e-bike chains vs...

The primary difference of our e-bike chains vs regular chains is the pin riveting technology used. Extended durability is an added bonus from us as e-bike riders usually ride farther.

Mid motors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 01:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,980
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here. Currently our X8 Gold chain is the one...

KMC here. Currently our X8 Gold chain is the one for you. But you may be able to find some old stock of gold Z6 (Z33) or Z7 (Z50) in your LBS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-19, 12:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

Our US office sells directly to Amazon for...

Our US office sells directly to Amazon for resale. You can contact them at info@kmcchain.us to determine whichis an authorized account/seller there. Again, we are doing our best to crack down on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

Many sellers selling fake chains will use this...

Many sellers selling fake chains will use this and other platforms. If you have any questions concerning product authenticity, please contact our offices in the US (kmcchain.us), Europe (kmcchain.eu)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-19, 02:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

Thanks for your input on packaging. It coincided...

Thanks for your input on packaging. It coincided with a revamp of our model lineup including new model names (i.e. Z72 to Z8 for 8 speed) and atrophy of some less popular models. The problem with our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

We produce chains in Taiwan, Vietnam, and several...

We produce chains in Taiwan, Vietnam, and several locations in China. Amazon can be sketchy, but online dealers vary by country so please use caution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-21-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 27,218
Posted By Papa Ado

KMC here to answer a few questions from the above...

KMC here to answer a few questions from the above conversation:
- Not sure about the chain that the OP bought as there are many accounts selling fake chains of all speeds (regardless of price). We...
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