Best 11 Speed Chain for Ultegra?

[Joffey]

I’m in the market for an 11 speed chain with a budget up to about £30. There is a big choice out there so was wondering what other users favourite chains are and why?

Cheers!

 

[smokeysmoo]

KMC X11. Thread closed

 

[Racing roadkill]

KMC or Clarks

 

[vickster]

SRAM force?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-force-22-11-speed-chain-114-links/

 

[bpsmith]

Dura Ace.

 

[zizou]

+1 for a Kmc x11

Can often get the SL version reduced to about £30 so thats generally my choice.

 

[themosquitoking]

https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano-hg901-dura-ace-9000-xtr-m9000-11-speed-chain-EV268365

 

[paxterg]

Kmc

 

[vickster]

Is the bike used in all weathers? If so durability vs bling trade off might be considered

 

[confusedcyclist]

KMC come with those quick links which make maintenance a breeze (when they actually work!).

 

[bpsmith]

My contact at my LBS chucks me a few of those every now and again. Work perfectly with Ultegra/Dura Ace chains.

I find that KMC chains are noisier than Ultegra/Dura Ace.

 

[Salty seadog]

Kmc all the way. Quick link makes it a piece of cake over shimano and their pins.

 

[Joffey]

Bike only used in Summer and usually dry conditions @vickster

 

[vickster]

No rush then, keep an eye for deals

 

[slowmotion]

KMC, but have a look on YouTube for the nifty ways of opening stubborn quick links.