What brand of chain?

[SWSteve]

hi,

Need a new chain, Shimano 11 speed, what brand to go for? Any to avoid?

Thanks in advance

 

[Bollo]

For 11 speed they're probably all much of a muchness. The only chain I've ever snapped was a new shimano, probably because it hadn't been fitted properly by the shop. I've had other shimano chains since that have been fine. Given the choice, I'll usually pick a wipperman because they're reasonably priced and I've always found their quick link (supplied with a new chain) to be very reliable and quick (I'm looking at you SRAM!).

 

[vickster]

KMC are well regarded

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/kmc-chains.199403/post-4303787

http://www.vanillabikes.com/product...7-1152090876&gclid=CNTNzcL_ic0CFSco0wodC0sLLw

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

KMC for me.

 

[Mugshot]

Yeah, KMC for me too.

 

[ianrauk]

KMC

 

[Spiderweb]

SRAM & KMC have both served me well.

 

[SWSteve]

Okay, thanks - it looks like KMC are the answer.

Next, what would I notice between a chain at £17 and £35? Aside from weight, what would separate them?

 

[Spiderweb]

Okay, thanks - it looks like KMC are the answer.

Next, what would I notice between a chain at £17 and £35? Aside from weight, what would separate them?

In my opinion nothing. Save your money and get the cheaper option.

 

[Roadrider48]

Dura ace....

 

[slowmotion]

I'm on 10 speed chain but I always buy KMC. I'm not after race speeds so I go for the cheapies. About £15 a pop. They are really good.

 

[Tojo]

I find nothing wrong with shimano but I use a KMC link on them (instead of the supplied snap off pin) which bumps up the price, so I always now use KMC chains that are supplied with a snap link.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Shimano with KMC link for me.

 

[Tom B]

I use 8 and 9 speed and change often.

Ive settled to KMC. Simply because they are cheap, reliable, I prefer their joining and they seem to stay cleaner.

 

[Tanis8472]

Okay, thanks - it looks like KMC are the answer.

Next, what would I notice between a chain at £17 and £35? Aside from weight, what would separate them?

£17 or a split link