Submitted by
KMJ
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: September 14, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Sparkly gold colour
Weaknesses:
Didnt work like it should
Similar Products Used:
Shimano HG/ IG chains, SRAM, etc.
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper rpo 2009
Bottom Line:
This chain came with my new bike, and I thought it looked a bit uber-bling (naff). However, I thought I'd give it a go - and most of the time I'm riding it would be covered in crud anyway.
After about a week (from brand new) I noticed an ominous clunking that I thought was bottom bearing, returned to LBS who "did lots of checks" and decided it was a defective chain. Put a Shimano HG on, and all's perfect again. Now thyey might ahev done something sneaky and tightened up bottom beairng, or re-torqued the cranks, but I trust them reasonably well and if they say it was the chain then for me it was the chain.
Maybe just a bad one in the bunch, but LBS also says that they don't rate the KMC chains and don't stock them
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Submitted by
Hector Holguin
a Racer
from Hermosillo, Sonora, MX Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
universalcycles.com
Strengths:
very light. nice color.
Weaknesses:
stretches within 100 miles of use. very expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR, KMC X9 regular
Bike Setup:
'07 ASTA Expert X9 pimped out
Bottom Line:
this review goes for the super light version of the KMC x9...horrible chain...dont dare to buy it!!! i was very sad i had to purchase a new chain within a week or a bit more of use...i guess i should have followed other fellow members advise...sometimes light wont be the best way...dont go the light way on chains because theres lots of tension and stretching..stick with XTR!
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Submitted by
Phil Irwin
a Cross Country Rider
from Micanopy, FL, USA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Razorback RIP/Santos
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
Has not broken; quick link. No chain suck in the rain/mud.
Weaknesses:
Stretched 50% of useful life in one month of cross country riding, two races.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano Dura Ace 9 speed
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur XT/XTR (non-rapid rise), Fox RLT 100, RP3, Avid mech disc w/ Shimano rotors, Mavic 819 XT center lock, Thomson stem/seatpost, Time ATAC pedals, IRC Mythos UST F/R
Bottom Line:
Thought I would try something different as was getting occasional chain suck with Dura Ace chain, this chain became noisy chain after a few rides. Took bike in for tuneup after the last race and the gauge read 50% worn after one month of cross county riding/racing. My previous XTR/Dura ace chain lasted two years so I don't think I am too hard on drivetrain. Was cleaned and installed professionally, lubed with White Lightening each time out, won't buy another one for XC anyway. Back to Dura Ace for me.
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Submitted by
freqy
a Racer
from a place Date Reviewed: July 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
kmc 9 speed silver sl :
very light , very smooth and slick. haha fun to play with like a slinky! i use this with my xtr rear mech and dura ace ...real nice, best feel i've had on a bike.
Weaknesses:
hard to say - been using it for over 7 months (not sure how many miles) i ride every day for about 5 miles average. i should have replaced it a few months back. well. i just re-ordered a new one.
Similar Products Used:
shimano and sram. but the kmc is for sure my fave.
Bike Setup:
tune, mavic , x ray , giant.
Bottom Line:
if you want light weight, smooth gear changes and can afford this chain, buy one + enjoy it.
best place to buy at present . either ebay , starbike.com(slow delivery)
around £ 30 is a good price at present.
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Submitted by
Barry Gale
a Racer
from Cornwall Uk Date Reviewed: July 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
SPOT ON
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
SHIMANO
Bike Setup:
ULTEGRA
Bottom Line:
KMC do produce good stuff!- Roadies normally use shimano and Campy but I thought i would try something different! There is nothing wrong with this chain..spot on. Been up Alp D'Huez...SAY NO MORE!!
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