Can I use SRAM chain with Shimano?- Update 17th April

[midliferider]

Please bear with me with these questions. I know I should have bought a new bike but I enjoy fiddling with these.
My Triban 540 has 105 group set, 11 speed. I have now replaced its rear cassette to 11-36. Thank you all for your advice. Now I need to change the chain.
Halfords (because I have got a gift card !) has these two choices

SRAM PC 1110 SolidPin PowerLock Chain (114 links) for £ 13.75 or
Shimano CN-HG601/SLX M7000 Chain QL 11 Speed, 116L for £25

Many websites says that they are compatible. But of course I value your advice and suggestions.

 

[numbnuts]

Yes they are I only use SRAM

 

[ColinJ]

Yes they are I only use SRAM

Me too.

I buy the cheapest or 2nd cheapest in the SRAM range for however many speeds the bike is.

 

[Cycleops]

Yup. Make sure you have a compatible link extraction tool.

 

[wonderloaf]

Another SRAM user here, always use PC1110 chains as they are cheaper than Shimano and seem to do just as good a job.

 

[midliferider]

Yup. Make sure you have a compatible link extraction tool.

I think I can buy one for about £10 or even cheaper

 

[Cycleops]

I think I can buy one for about £10 or even cheaper

It's just that some of the 10/11 chains require a finer pin size.

 

[midliferider]

It's just that some of the 10/11 chains require a finer pin size.

Ok got it. Thanks. I will find one for 9-11 chains. My bikes are in that range.

 

[Paulus]

Ok got it. Thanks. I will find one for 9-11 chains. My bikes are in that range.

The actual size of the chains for whatever speed are the same pitch and width. So a 9 speed for instance will be the same for Shimano, Campagnolo or sram. The pin does vary if you have a Campagnolo chain though, so you will need a compatible splitter.

 

[I like Skol]

KMC chains are the best.

 

[Andy_R]

Nooo... never the 2 shall mix. It's like letting carbon bikes go out in the rain. Give me your bike, and I will look after it properly, saving you the expense of making a mahoosive mistake.

(This post is not intended to be taken seriously, unless you want to.)

 

[Ajax Bay]

SRAM chains are the best - evidence not available

 

[Alex321]

All 11 speed chains should be OK with any 11 speed drivetrain, regardless of manufacturer.

As somebody above said, I prefer KMC chains - which aren't even particularly expensive, but aren't available form Halfords, so you wouldn't be able to use your gift card.

 

[Deleted member 121159]

Sram 11 spd chain for 8.50: https://www.bikeparts.co.uk/product...a7ygDkqLDwQyeMivQPOJ-xoYhCcOqEDxoCLhoQAvD_BwE

 

[Jenkins]

SRAM chains are not necessarily the best - evidence not available

Slightly amended - both the below are SRAM PC1110s with under 1500 & 1100 miles respectively. Mind you, for around a tenner or less (as per link above) they may be worth it for some.
Caught this in time

Didn't spot this until it broke