Originally Posted by
Troul
Life is risky business in general, but the 11+ speed chains seem to have a higher probability in breaking beyond a certain use. For that, I am willing to shell out the dough to reduce a failure experience.
Mine are all 11spd now since I got away from MTBing and vintage iron. If I raced or competed, I would definitely feel the same, but it's just recreational use even if I do put a lot of miles on my bikes and sometimes get too far from home.