Chain recommendation besides Shimano

[loxx0050]

I'm using a Wipperman S0 chain on one of my bikes and it seems to work just fine but I plan to swap it out with a Dura Ace HG901 after it is time to retire it. Have a spare one on hand for that time is why.

I also swapped out a RED22 chain on another bike to a HG901 recently. The Shimano is quieter but I also used a Wipperman Connex link instead of the Shimano Quick link (did the same for the RED22 chain). Shifting seems about the same I guess but maybe it's placebo but seems a bit more responsive with the Shimano. This is paired with a 6800 cassettes though.

[Matthew]

Thanks guys!! Gonna try a KMC and see if there's a difference. Durability and wear about the same as other brands? Usually swap mine out around 2k miles even if I could maybe squeeze out a few more miles. Appreciate the feedback as always.

[fa63]

I just put a SRAM PC-1170 on my otherwise all-Shimano drivetrain (because it is all we had lying around at the shop, and I didn't feel like waiting). I was surprised to find that it actually shifts better and is more quiet to boot.

[dddd]

All of the Shimano 11s chains I've bought recently came with a quick-link, even the Ultegra CN700 chains came with the same SM-CN900 quick link.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by 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.

They are but KMC makes chains according to shimano's spec..that aren't just rebranded KMC chains.

[mktng]

But whatever you do. Go GOLD

[coreyaugustus]

Originally Posted by mktng

But whatever you do. Go GOLD

Agreed. Almost certainly just in my head, but I think the gold ones ride quieter.

[jc031699]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

They are but KMC makes chains according to shimano's spec..that aren't just rebranded KMC chains.

https://cyclingtips.com/2019/12/the-...ciency-tested/

Entering this into the conversation between Shimano and KMC. Most interesting to me was that durability of chains increased with increasing number of speeds, presumably due to improved tech or materials, contrary to the wails heard in reviews about durability every time the number of sprockets goes up. I am stuck on 9 and 10s, but because I’m super cheap and crotchety and not because of this. Just moving to Campy 11s for new build, I’m behind the times I know.....


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[9tubes]

The comments on KMC chains are encouraging. Anyone tried one with SRAM Red eTap 11?

[ridesmasterx]

Another thumbs-up on KMC from me too! I’ve been using them for quite a few years and have had zero issues. When others notice a quiet drivetrain as they ride beside, you know you’ve got things right.