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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By veganbikes

They are a company that makes chains that is...

They are a company that makes chains that is their point. They make a chain they think is a good chain and worth while. Is has technology that they believe is going to do better and they also have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By BCDrums

Somewhat off-topic

I wrote:






D'Addario responded:

Thank you for reaching out! Our Play Real site is currently experiencing a bug - but our team is actively working on getting it resolved. During normal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 06:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By timtak

I am sending the fake chain back to China. >...

I am sending the fake chain back to China.
> One of the easiest ways to spot fakes is the model name font which will be inconsistent.

Ah, yes, I see now that the zero is oval in the fake "0" but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By smd4

Man, no one spotted the easiest tell: look at the...

Man, no one spotted the easiest tell: look at the bottom serifs on the numeral “1” in each “10.”
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By Bob Ross

I found this graphic helpful: ...

I found this graphic helpful:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x560/kmc_fake_alert_spread_c75f78cc4a93bf9e40806fa4335edb12fe17cdef.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By timtak

Papa Ado I think I have been sent a fake KMC...

Papa Ado
I think I have been sent a fake KMC chain from aliexpress by this seller
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004468723353.html
The chain was about the same price as Amazon Japan but I had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By philbob57

Thanks Papa Ado. I've been travelling and haven't...

Thanks Papa Ado. I've been travelling and haven't been online for a couple of days. I don't think I can take a better photo.

I just want to add that I looked at a Z8.1 and a Z8.3 at REI, who I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,422
Posted By mprince

As stated by (mostly) others, nothing wrong with...

As stated by (mostly) others, nothing wrong with the factory lube inside the chain. I normally do a good wipe down with a solvent before install to get a lot of it off the outside of the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-21, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,422
Posted By pdlamb

I just wipe a new chain with a rag with mineral...

I just wipe a new chain with a rag with mineral spirits on it to get the stuff off the outside, and re-lube when it starts squeaking.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-21, 02:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,422
Posted By Lazyass

Whatever they put on new chains is usually kind...

Whatever they put on new chains is usually kind of sticky which would get crap stuck to it. I always run mine through a rag with wd40 to wipe it all off then lube it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Crankycrank

Best way to find out what KMC uses is to message...

Best way to find out what KMC uses is to message 'Papa Ado' Bike Forums - Send Message (https://www.bikeforums.net/sendmessage.php?do=mailmember&u=301789) who is a factory rep for KMC in Taiwan who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-21, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By Iride01

Just go to the sites of online vendors that are...

Just go to the sites of online vendors that are actual bike shops or online vendors that only sell bike stuff. Not Amazon, Not eBay.

I regularly buy from:

Universal Cycles...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By veganbikes

If you actually have to ask, the answer is NO!...

If you actually have to ask, the answer is NO! Please don't buy fake parts or knockoffs or anything like that. If you want that product buy it if you just want to fake it then buy a legitimate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-21, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By jnbrown

I am in the same situation. No they are not...

I am in the same situation.
No they are not legit.
If they cost less than normal retail and not coming from a trusted source they are very likely fake.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-21, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,305
Posted By primov8

caloso recommended to change the cassette as it...

caloso recommended to change the cassette as it was likely the culprit to the noisy drivetrain. The OP updated his thread as he had a new cassette installed and problem solved. It wasn’t the chain.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,067
Posted By jamesdak

You do realize that KMC engineers and produces...

You do realize that KMC engineers and produces Shimano chains, yes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,067
Posted By jamesdak

That's cause I made it up, LOL! Typo, sorry. ...

That's cause I made it up, LOL! Typo, sorry. "SL" their light chain versions.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-31-21, 06:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,067
Posted By Pop N Wood

I pretty much run nothing but KMC chains. They...

I pretty much run nothing but KMC chains. They are excellent performers, priced right and available everywhere. They have yet to give me something to complain about.

Picking a chain to match the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By Troul

I PM'd them this thread for you.

I PM'd them this thread for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,510
Posted By zacster

I had an issue with a KMC chain that appeared to...

I had an issue with a KMC chain that appeared to be fake so I sent it back and ordered another that was new but in the old packaging and it was clearly better quality. I said at the time that the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,299
Posted By BiciMan

I haven't kept track of mileage, and don't know...

I haven't kept track of mileage, and don't know why, but I do find that my e-bike does require more chain-adjustment and replacement than my other bikes, with comparable maintenance.

I didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,756
Posted By primov8

KMC X11SL or DLC chains. I recently built...

KMC X11SL or DLC chains.

I recently built up my first 1x bike; Apex RD, Rotor 3D30 42T, Sun Race 11-32 and KMC DLC. I use these chains in all my builds and even on the 1x setup, smooth shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,883
Posted By Pop N Wood

Well turns out I ordered two Z51's, an X8 and two...

Well turns out I ordered two Z51's, an X8 and two blue Z510's,all on sale. Unfortunately z510's are single speed chains.

I like KMC chains...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,883
Posted By Litespud

I think it’s fair to say that the chain as a...

I think it’s fair to say that the chain as a single unit elongates, or “stretches”, even if none of its component parts actually elongates. The parts wear and rearrange slightly over time, resulting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-20, 12:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,883
Posted By 3alarmer

...thank you for producing these and selling them...

...thank you for producing these and selling them at a reasonable price. I think of the KMC X8 series as the Sedisport chain for the 21st Century.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-20, 01:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,982
Posted By Nemosengineer

KMC X9SL Titanium nitride coated hollow pin 9...

KMC X9SL Titanium nitride coated hollow pin 9 speed chain.

https://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss160/Nemosengineer/Mobile%20Uploads/2019-12/20191230_123603.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,982
Posted By bargainguy

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1936x1296/bl1_2d24d89971151df79842adaa41a10457859b3aa5.jpg
Cannondale Black Lightning. I added the gold chain and bottle cage.
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