Product Description
The super narrow 6.6 mm KMC 9-speed chains are compatible with all popular road and off-road 9-speed derailleur systems. All three models feature the extra strength and durability of KMC's exclusive Bull's-eye Pin Riveting and our StretchProof heat treatment and materials package. A special black assembly pin has been pressed into the end link for installation.
Model Z9000 Chain Specifications:
Primary Features: StretchProof, Bull's-Eye Pin Riveting
1/2" x 11/128" Super Narrow
Pin Length: 6.6 mm.
Pin Power: Min. 200 kgf.
Tensile Strength: 1050 kgf.
Finish: Dark Silver / Brown
Compatible Bikes: 9 pcs cassette sprocket
Weight: 305 g / 116 Link
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mwarner88
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: November 16, 2010
Strengths: Came new on my Fantom Pro 29er. No issue with this, or any other Fathom component.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: The KMC900 that came on my Fantom Pro 29er continues to run great. Starting to show signs of stretch now, after two year, otherwise no problem.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: bikesdirect
Similar Products Used: Similar Shimano & SRAM chains.
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RecceDG
a Cross Country Rider
from Windsor, OntarioDate Reviewed: September 26, 2010
Strengths: It is a chain.Weaknesses: Came stock on a 2010 Norco Faze. After 650 km of use (about 1 month) and during a race, snapped clean and took out the rear derailleur hanger.Bottom Line: Junk. I have an Ultegra chain on my road bike that has gone 5500 km and is still in great shape. This one failed catastrophically after one month of use and cost me a race. Avoid!
Favorite Trail: Black Oak
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: SRAM X-9, SRAM X-0, Shinamo Ultegra
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Ben H
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, CODate Reviewed: August 28, 2010
Strengths: Quick Link for easy removal.Weaknesses: Short LifeBottom Line: This chain came on my bike. I've got 350 clean miles on the chain and it's worn 1/32" already. I get much better wear from Shimano chains.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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trunter
a Weekend Warrior
from NSWDate Reviewed: June 23, 2010
Strengths: None - the box is probably the most useful thing with this chain.Weaknesses: EverythingBottom Line: This chain is rubbish! I would not waste your time or money on it. I've had 3 rides with it and have spent more time fixing broken and stiff links then I did on the trails.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: Giant Talon 09 - stock
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cairocks
a Cross Country Rider
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: April 16, 2009
Strengths: Not bling
Relatively cheap
Weaknesses: Not Bling
Seems to have stretch relatively quickly.Bottom Line: Is it really that bad? Change out my Shimano 0N-HG40 at 2500kms and now my speedo registered 4300km where I find the chain is to be replaced again. I am about 100kg, but does 50-60km rides 2-3 times a week on the road, with occasional off roads. Though this KMC Z9000 chain seems to have stretched out relatively quickly, but at least it did not break even after 1800km of usage. Shifting is smoother than the stock Shimano chain that comes with my bike.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At: L&T
Similar Products Used: Shimano ON-HG40
Bike Setup: Highly modified Wheeler Pro29
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gvns8
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs, ColoradoDate Reviewed: November 7, 2008
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: ManyBottom Line: Chain is a piece of junk. It came on my Motobecane Fantom and broke on my second ride simply going up a hill. I replaced the link and the chain broke again two rides later. This second time however, the chain managed to wrap around the rear derailleur and broke the derailleur and bent the derailleur hanger. Do yourself and buy new chain if this come with a new bike. Its a lot cheaper to replace a chain than a derailleur.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Now using SCRAM PC-991
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krad_two
a Weekend Warrior
from Gualala, CA USADate Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: None. Lack of strength is the issue.Weaknesses: The chain.Bottom Line: This chain broke within the first hour of use. It has a reputation of being junk. Responsible retailers shouldn't sell this chain.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: bikesdirect.com
Similar Products Used: n/a
Bike Setup: Brand new Motobecane Fantom Elite HT.
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Tomasz
a Cross Country Rider
from North Liberty, IA, USADate Reviewed: May 17, 2008
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: it took it only 200 miles to stretch 1/16". Granted I'm not the lightest rider, but I'm not a racer and I try not to switch under load. Also almost killed my chainrings (Truvativ Firex). Only after I switched to Shimano I saw how quiet, easy shifting chain can be.Bottom Line: Even if it came with new bike - do yourself a favor and upgrade. It will be one of the most cost effective upgrades you will ever do.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: Shimano LX
Bike Setup: Motobecane Phantom 29 pro
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sudan13
a Weekend Warrior
from Templeton, CA, usaDate Reviewed: May 1, 2008
Strengths: durable,the only chain that will last over 1000 miles, typically 1800-2000 Tandem shifts best with KMCBottom Line: Best chain for tandem
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: CBO
Similar Products Used: Sram,Shimano & whipperman
Bike Setup: Tandem
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Lynne
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis, INDate Reviewed: March 16, 2008
Strengths: None as far as I can tell.Weaknesses: The chain snapped on Day 1, less than 0.5 mile on the bike.Bottom Line: This chain came with the brand new bike I bought yesterday. While taking a few test rides to check out seat height, pedal changes, etc, the chain snapped on my 3rd test ride of 2000 miles with no problems, nor have I had chain issues on my mountain bike.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Various, thousands of miles on other chains with no issues
Bike Setup: Shimano Deore LX rear, Shimano R453-A bottom pull front
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: January 3, 2008
Strengths: None - Came stock on Motobecane 700HTWeaknesses: The chain is garbage. It worked for the two weeks as long as I was doing light street riding. The moment I got into some heavy trails the chain started to slip. After a while the chain completely snapped taking the rear derailleur with it. Garbage!Bottom Line: Don't even try it. Not that anyone would actually BUY one of these. But even if it comes stock replace it immediately otherwise disaster awaits.
Favorite Trail: Memorial Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: bikesdirect.com
Bike Setup: Front Derailleur Shimano Deore, Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT, Crankset TruVativ, Shifters Shimano Deore Mega 9 Speed STI Rapidfire
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Kenny Davis
a Weekend Warrior
from Moore, OKDate Reviewed: November 15, 2007
Strengths: None that I can find, Barely serves purpose.Weaknesses: Links are way too tight. Seems to be a common problem.Bottom Line: This Chain is worthless. You might be lucky and get one that works like it should, but mine simply did not work at all. Many others are saying the same thing about this chain. It rode ok for a few days, but the links were getting tighter and tighter. At first I thought the Rear derailer was in between cog and needed to be adjusted. When I started to look at it I saw that some links were tight. So I tried to work a few tight links out by hand with no success. So I got home Cleaned the chain, Lubed the chain, Let the lube soak in, Spent a while trying to workout the tight links, I thought I fixed it, and that I could ride the tightness out. Wrong, The next day I was having the same problem. So I just replaced the dang thing. So much happier with a chain that is cheaper than the more expensive chain that came with my bike. Now my bike rides awesome.
Favorite Trail: NuDraper
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Came stock on bike
Similar Products Used: I've always used the stock chain. Never had to replace one until now.
Bike Setup: 08 Motobecane Fantom Trail, Mostly stock. New chain, and a few small personal mods.
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Sal
a Weekend Warrior
from Elma, WaDate Reviewed: August 26, 2007
Strengths: Haven't found any.Weaknesses: Some links are so stiff that you can't use it. Chain causes skips and jumps as you pedal when the stiff links finally decide to bend around the sprocket. Soaking in oil overnight didn't help at all.Bottom Line: I hope this chain is the exception rather than the norm. I have always been happy in the past with KMC chains but am very dissapointed to say the least with this one.
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: OEM
Similar Products Used: other KMC, Shimano
Bike Setup: Stock
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Forks, ND,USADate Reviewed: August 1, 2007
Strengths: N/AWeaknesses: Snapped after about 5 rides. I plan to get something better to replace it.Bottom Line: If this came on your bike, and you push your bike even a little plan on replacing it or have the tools to fix it at all times.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: stock on bike
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Vitaly Fomichov
a Weekend Warrior
from Rostov-na-Donu, RussiaDate Reviewed: March 17, 2007
Strengths: Shifts smoothly, no breaks during 2 years of riding (2400 km). I ride 70% pavement, 30% offroad.Weaknesses: quite noisy comparing to my new SRAM PC-971 chain, weared out cassette so today I had to buy new chain together with new cassette after 2 years / 2400 km of riding. The same problem had my friend with the same bike setup.Bottom Line: This chain came with my Jamis bike. I weight 72 kg and wonder how other riders could break this chain :-) Nice chain, rather cheap... I was going to buy the same chain again, but it was not available in local shops. Good luck!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Jamis Cross Country 2.0 with SRAM PG-950 cassette
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