What is the best MB chain?

deputydog2003 · Jan 19, 2014

I'm going through chains too fast. The last chain, a SRAM Pc1051 only lasted a little over 100 miles before it measured .75.

Does anyone have a recommendation for the strongest 10 speed chain out there for a 29er MB? One that won't stretch so fast, and will last the longest?

ridonkulus · Jan 19, 2014

I've had awesome luck with the KMC x10sl, they have a couple 10 speed options that are all great, it can be found under $22 on amazon too. I will never again buy a shimano or SRAM chain.

9iron · Jan 19, 2014

ridonkulus said:
I've had awesome luck with the KMC x10sl, they have a couple 10 speed options that are all great, it can be found under $22 on amazon too. I will never again buy a shimano or SRAM chain.

I have 1000 miles so far on one of these. Still well within spec.

Hobine · Jan 19, 2014

KMC for me too. Shimano and Sram both break frequently.

Slash5 · Jan 19, 2014

Every chain wear test I've seen lately the newer directional Shimano chains have won.

Slash5 · Jan 19, 2014

Just noticed, the SRAM 1051 was the worst chain in the test.

thomllama · Jan 19, 2014

Slash5 said:
Just noticed, the SRAM 1051 was the worst chain in the test.

ummm the wipperman was... get right down to it they all had bad and good models.. the KMC's were the most consistent middle of the road. also the test isn't adding and side to side movement and wear..

I haven't bothered with 10 speed as the 2x9 is perfect for me and the terrain here but I've had them all and KMC wins out hands down in 9's chains, with WIppleman and Shimano being at the bottom.

AndrwSwitch · Jan 19, 2014

Pick up a machinist's ruler and double-check the results you're getting from your chain wear gauge.

I've noticed that SRAM chains tend to measure a little long out of the box. I still buy them because they're cheap and I think that there's something nonlinear that happens with wear - I don't think I actually get less wear life from them, or not by much. Also, I find the power link convenient.

TiGeo · Jan 20, 2014

KMC here.

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Stonerider · Jan 20, 2014

Where are the Shimano MTB chains in the test results?

What is the best MB chain?

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