Chain recommendation besides Shimano

[Matthew]

The recent noisy cassette thread got me thinking about trying a new chain on my 11 speed 6800 group. I've got a couple cogs that are noisier than the others and that thread seemed to put partial blame on the Shimano chain. Cassette is new. The chain has maybe 900 miles on it. Looking for a different brand of chain, maybe a KMC, Wipperman, etc. Preferably in the $50 range. Will use up my current chain til worn but want to try another after. Thanks!!!

[RobJ]

KMC X11SL with the Missing Link is the only chain I have been using for a long time regardless of the brand drivetrain. Never a problem and quiet. You can find them on eBay without the retail packaging for good prices. Just put one on my Zank I finished up.




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[thegunner]

YBN comes in around $35 and i prefer them over KMC / Sram / Shimano and the like.

[ddeand]

The last 5-6 chains I’ve bought (all different sizes) have been KMC, and I’ve been very pleased with them. I will definitely continue using them

[kppolich]

https://www.connexchain.com/en/11-speed-chains.html

[homagesilkhope]

Originally Posted by RobJ

KMC X11SL with the Missing Link is the only chain I have been using for a long time regardless of the brand drivetrain. Never a problem and quiet. You can find them on eBay without the retail packaging for good prices. Just put one on my Zank I finished up.

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Installed two of these last week (one on your and Rob's EPS). Along with the 10-speed version, it's the only chain I've used the last 10 - 12 years. Always on Campy drivetrains.

[RoosterCogset]

Campy Chorus chain. Probably the Potenza is very similar quality to save a few $$s, but haven't tried.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by Matthew

The recent noisy cassette thread got me thinking about trying a new chain on my 11 speed 6800 group. I've got a couple cogs that are noisier than the others and that thread seemed to put partial blame on the Shimano chain. Cassette is new. The chain has maybe 900 miles on it. Looking for a different brand of chain, maybe a KMC, Wipperman, etc. Preferably in the $50 range. Will use up my current chain til worn but want to try another after. Thanks!!!

KMC..solved a lot of noise/shifting issues when in the trenches. Wipperman seems to make them worse. Although it seems to last a long time, Wipperman is very stiff, kinda noisy and 'seems' to wear out cogsets more readily than KMC or shimano.

[oldguy00]

While I've always read great reviews about dura ace chains, I've been using KMC silver chains for many years now, not a single issue, and run nice and quiet. Last time PBK had the full silver 11 speed chains on sale for like $22 US I bought 6 of them. I go through one a year. I put a new one on in June for race season, use it all Summer, then train indoors on it all winter.

[.RJ]

Originally Posted by thegunner

YBN comes in around $35 and i prefer them over KMC / Sram / Shimano and the like.

I've used that brand once, and the chain split open after a few hundred miles. No thanks.

I've had good luck with both KMC and Shimano chains - I typically use shimano chains/cassettes on my Sram bikes. Never had any issues.

[GregL]

KMC and Shimano on my family's all-Shimano "fleet" of nine bikes. I have been using the KMC "ECO PROTEQ" chain on my winter bike with good results so far. No rust after two winters in the aptly nicknamed "Salt City."

Greg

[AngryScientist]

been on KMC for years on 9/10/11 speed bikes. never had a problem.

[katematt]

never liked that replaceable pin idea

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

been on KMC for years on 9/10/11 speed bikes. never had a problem.

[cgates66]

KMC chains, for me, have been quieter than Shimano chains. I have two Ultegra chains right now and I'm super-annoyed because I won't ride through them that quickly, meaning a slightly noisier drivetrain for foreseeable future.

It's a bit odd because I understand that KMC actually makes the Shimano chains.

[biker72]

I'm using a KMC chain on my 6800 group.