dumb question about chains

[Lee_M]

can anyone tell me the difference in chains

I have an ultegra groupset, but you can buy ultegra 6600 6700 chains, dura ace chains, plus KMC etc etc

I know I would need a 10 gear chain but does it matter what sort I buy?

Thx

 

[ianrauk]

A KMC chain will fit Shimano gearing.
And if you do a search of the forums you will see that the general consensus is that KMC chains are far better then Shimano chains.
I have certainly found that the case.

The 6600, 6700 are the groupset release numbers.
ie 6600 is an older set then 6700

 

[Drago]

And current Shimano chains from 105 upwards differ from one side to the other and are actually unidirectional. I think I too would use KMC chains if looking for a replacement, unless the original was one of the Shimmy U/D chains then I'd replace like for like.

When I rebuilt my olde Alpinestars I fitted a nickel plated Shimano UG chain just for the sake orf originality.

 

[Lee_M]

so if I bought a KMC 10 gear it would fit my nice shiny domane?

also does it matter what links I get, or do I need to get KMC links for KMC chains etc?

thx

 

[Drago]

It's not officially recommended, but KMC links work fine with Shimmy and SRAM chains.

 

[ianrauk]

so if I bought a KMC 10 gear it would fit my nice shiny domane?

also does it matter what links I get, or do I need to get KMC links for KMC chains etc?

thx

A KMC will fit yes.
And will be supplied with links. (which also fit Shimano)

 

[Lee_M]

thanks everyone

bit by bit my confusion decreases