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Which chains is everyone using?
wandulus:
Sram Force AXS 12v chain. Changed after about 10K miles, but was working OK.
nickobec:
--- Quote from: Tijoe on May 31, 2023, 01:12:48 PM ---Is this the chain/series that you guys are talking about? I try to keep my chains below $35, so at $50-60, this one is outside my usual chain purchase price. Does/will it really last 3X longer?
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Yep thaat is the chain/series, except I am running 10 and 11 speed group sets, so it is $30-40 a chain for me.
Can personally say it last 3X longer, multiple bikes, waxed chains, only been 18 months (no problems so far). On the other hand Adam from Zero Friction Cycling says the last longer, I trust him, lots of knowledge and experience in testing chains and chains lube.
sbellote:
I'm on Tiagra 4700 10s here so not the usual 11/12 speed groups which are more common around the forum (here in Brazil groups are really expensive so I'm still holding on the upgrade)
I usually rely on KMC X10 which I think offers a good cost-benefit, easy to find it for 20usd (or less) on aliexpress and last 7-8.000km or more depending on ride conditions
I've had one shimano 10s in the past, but I got it too cheap and think it was fake, before 6.000km it was already >0.7 wear...
it's easy to find cheap ones in Aliexpress too, but then I'm a bit concerned about the quality, and prefer to risk it on the KMC's - which I know there's a lot of fakes around, but even if the ones I got are fakes they at least lasted long enough
then right now I'm trying out the YBN, got a good value on a 10S one, it's about 2.000km and all good by now, but still a lot to ride before making my mind
jonathanf2:
--- Quote from: sbellote on June 16, 2023, 05:56:21 AM ---I'm on Tiagra 4700 10s here so not the usual 11/12 speed groups which are more common around the forum (here in Brazil groups are really expensive so I'm still holding on the upgrade)
I usually rely on KMC X10 which I think offers a good cost-benefit, easy to find it for 20usd (or less) on aliexpress and last 7-8.000km or more depending on ride conditions
I've had one shimano 10s in the past, but I got it too cheap and think it was fake, before 6.000km it was already >0.7 wear...
it's easy to find cheap ones in Aliexpress too, but then I'm a bit concerned about the quality, and prefer to risk it on the KMC's - which I know there's a lot of fakes around, but even if the ones I got are fakes they at least lasted long enough
then right now I'm trying out the YBN, got a good value on a 10S one, it's about 2.000km and all good by now, but still a lot to ride before making my mind
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I'm starting to lean using 11 speed chains on my 10 speed bike (GRX 400 equipped) and 12 speed chains on my 11 speed road bike/s. More gap leeway between cogs and shifting overall feels smoother to me. There are fakes everywhere, I might be running fake Shimano chains for all I know! Oh well, they're running decently so far!
ChrisB:
For me a mix of different manufacturers:
Original Shimano 12 speed that came with new 105 Di2 / Set included the Dura Ace chain for some reason... sometimes you get lucky ;)
YBN - So far the best experience also looking at the quick links but can be pricy at times
SUMC - For cheaper builds and commuter bikes
The Chain is one side of the equation, lube is the other important topic for me:
- Changed all bikes to wax based drip solution
- Proper removal of factory lube is most important: 1. Clean in white spirit 2. Citrus chain degreaser 3. Rinse with water 4. Dry completely 5. Apply drip wax
- Used Squirt first with decent results
- Changed lately to Mariposa drip wax which is more resistant and quieter during use:
https://www.effettomariposa.eu/products/flowerpower-wax-bicycle-chain-lube
To be honest the hot wax method may be better, but too complicated and time consuming...
BR Chris
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