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I can attest to the unusually long life of flat top chains. I got 6000 miles on my first flat top, and I am not a waxer or poster boy for chain cleanliness. I replaced the chain after 6000 miles and could still use the old cassette and rings! I can't attest to how flat tops mix with other drivetrains. |
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I`ve had issues with KMC chains and 12sp AXS. Some shifting issues when the chain is really crossed. I would stick with SRAM chains, which are on sale on BikeCloset.
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Speaking of BikeCloset... How are their prices so good?
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Their stuff is OEM/surplus.
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Speaking of cheap chains...
I'm pretty sure during the pandemic craziness, I was burned on several fake shimano and kmc chains. They literally wore out past the stretch limit in a matter of hundreds of miles (like less than 300) in some cases. I bought those chains when supply was crazy limited and got them wherever I could. These days I'm happy to spend a few bucks more and only buy from very reputable sources for chains. There are probably still a number of those fakes floating around in the grey market spaces... Just a word of caution.
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Same experience, I had at least 2 chains pretty sure shimano branded wear out in like 1 month of riding. Could not believe it, the bikes suddenly became noisy and had bad shifting. Last thing I thought was chain since it was new. Second one I broke a link, so I replaced the link and went on my way only to break another the next ride.
Replaced them with el cheapo pyc chain that has held fairly well. |
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