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Old 11-07-21, 06:17 AM
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Hiro11
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Originally Posted by icemilkcoffee
I just searched KMC X11 on Ebay and there are lots of listings for $27-$33
https://www.ebay.com/itm/KMC-X11-Str...-127632-2357-0

why would anyone pay $99?
Amazon has them for $30:
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Unisexs-C...10226281&psc=1

The Shimano 11sp chains are indeed very expensive right now, but in my experience the KMCs work just as well, are just as reliable and are the same weight. I've read that Shimano chains are made by KMC, no idea if that's actually true..
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