Chorus vs Potenza (aka NonSeries)11s Chains

[kramnnim]

It’s been a few years, any new input on these non series chains?

[RoosterCogset]

I don't think much has changed. But the data/specs on various sites is all over the place. These all seem to be 114 link products, but the weights are weird.

There seems to still be 3 trim levels.
Unnamed 11s - USA price about $45, listed weights about 235g, has cutouts on the side plates. Solid pins.

Chorus 11s -- listed weights vary. Seem to range from 224g (Competitive) up to 252g (Excel) Solid pins and side plates. About $50 in US

Record 11s -- listed weight 239g (Competitive) up to 245g (Excel). Range in prices in US from ~$65-70, but these come down the most in price if you shop from overseas suppliers.

By most accounts, whatever these unnamed Campy chains are (Potenza sometimes at Euro sellers), seem to be the lightest weight, but seems counterintuitive since they're the cheapest. I wouldn't be surprised to hear these are rebranded KMC X11EL chains.

[weiwentg]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Nothing...least expensive compatible chain and cogset..they are consumables.

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Yes, they are consumables. But if you wax your chain, then it can take a really long time to consume them. My SR chain is at close to 9k miles and it's not even close to 0.5% wear yet.

Life is too short to sacrifice 1/4 watt on your chain. OK, I'm joking. But I'm also not joking, considering that the SR chain is only $12-ish more than the Chorus one.

[robertbb]

I have a stash of Record 11 BNIB chains I can sell for cheap, if anyone's interested.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

Yes, they are consumables. But if you wax your chain, then it can take a really long time to consume them. My SR chain is at close to 9k miles and it's not even close to 0.5% wear yet.

Life is too short to sacrifice 1/4 watt on your chain. OK, I'm joking. But I'm also not joking, considering that the SR chain is only $12-ish more than the Chorus one.

I get it but using the same methods to take care of a lower end chain, the longevity would be the same. There is nothing 'more durable' about a SR chain vs a Chorus one..or Centaur one...