OK to switch brands when getting a new chain
09-03-21, 11:22 AM
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OK to switch brands when getting a new chain
Hello all,
I have an 11 speed Giant Defy with Ultegra drivetrain. I am currently using a SRAM PC1110 chain that is worn out. My LBS carries KMC chains. I Know it's a few buck more but I would like to support my LBS by purchasing through them instead of online. Would it be OK to get an KMC11.93 or should I stick with the SRAM chain?
I have an 11 speed Giant Defy with Ultegra drivetrain. I am currently using a SRAM PC1110 chain that is worn out. My LBS carries KMC chains. I Know it's a few buck more but I would like to support my LBS by purchasing through them instead of online. Would it be OK to get an KMC11.93 or should I stick with the SRAM chain?
09-03-21, 11:23 AM
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Yes, the KMC will be fine. They make good chains.
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09-03-21, 11:25 AM
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Yes, this is fine. You've already "switched brands" by using a SRAM chain with a Shimano drivetrain. You can keep switching.
I'm sure there are some chain/drivetrain combos that don't work well, even assuming you've got the right chain width.
I'm sure there are some chain/drivetrain combos that don't work well, even assuming you've got the right chain width.
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09-03-21, 12:14 PM
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Yup, longtime user of KMC's and some of the other major brands. They work as good as any of them in almost all groups.
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Agree with others, mostly. I've tried the 11 spd. SRAM chains on Shimano systems and find that Shimano chains shift better.
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