adp1

Hi:

I need to replace my existing sram pc1070 chain. I'd like to replace it with something better. What are the opinions out there regarding the KMC X10SL or SRAM PC-1090 chains?

umd

No contest, KMC

enjoi07

shimano

h0axwa7k

I have the 1090R. Works great. Costs too much.

Velodad

+1

Davet

KMC first, Shimano second and SRAM a very distant third. Primarily 'cause it's the noisiest of the bunch.

Fat Boy

This

mechBgon

Broke mine. Overall, I'd pick another 1070 over the X10 SL. The 1090 and 1090R don't offer much extra over a 1070 (hollow pins, and hollow pins + slotted outer plates, respectively) so unless your inner weight weenie demands sacrifice...

umd

Any chain can break. People have broken SRAM, Shimano, Campy, whatever. Improper installation, manufacturing defects, wear, whatever. Crap breaks, the KMC is still a better chain than SRAM.

Flatballer

This is a serious question? Seriously? I thought everyone know SRAM chains were crap and that you should go with a KMC or Shimano chain (I lean towards KMC).

Bah Humbug

I'm far from expert, but I haven't heard a single positive word about SRAM chains.

umd

I wouldn't say thet are CRAP, but they are certainly noisy and don't last as long compared to KMC...

Braden1550

I also had a bad experience with a KMC chain that WAS installed correctly. Shifted like sh1t and snapped. Then I put a 6700 chain on it and it was like riding a different gruppo. Makes me like my 105 instead of regarding it with utter disdain like I was due to poor shifting performance that disappeared when I replaced the chain.

That said, I don't know what model kmc 10sp it was, perhaps a better one will be entirely different.

dorkypants

As one of the replies said, all chains break. My personal experience: I've had a Shimano 9-sp chain (came with my Ultegra group) break. Never had a SRAM 8- or 9-sp chain break. Currently using a KMC 10-sp chain: too few miles to comment on reliability. It replaced a worn Campagnolo 10-sp chain.

operator

Buy a campy chain

lung

KMC without question.

mike868y

I just ordered a KMC, can't wait for it to come in. Is it true that KMC makes shimano chains?

Yangster

sorry to borrow this thread. Lets say i want to replace my campy chain(centaur 2009), which chain is a good substitute? And which is a good missing link i can use for it too.

classic1

I use a KMC 10s chain with Campagnolo no problems

Jynx

Kmc

asv

No contest, KMC.

kayakdiver

iPhone again?

Shimano FTW..

DaveSSS 

Try a Campy Veloce chains for $30. It will outlast KMC, SRAM or Shimano.

kayakdiver

I'm going to give one a try soon. Hope all the hype is true.

umd

Yes, but you don't need to keep pointing it out. I still type better than most peope in this sorry place.