[DJ/UF]

Any significant difference between Shimano Deore, SLX, XT, and XTR 10 speed chains other then weight.

Thanks

 

[Pike14]

I always found that XTR chains shift the best, but I'd go through them like a hot knife through butter. They didn't last nearly as long as my KMC chains have lasted. Bottom line: Great chain, shifts well, but don't look to get much more than a few months out of one if you ride a lot.

 

[DJ/UF]

Thanks, I figured there would be differences in life span.

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[SOCAL_STINKY]

I have used xt, xtr level 9 speed chains. now I am on my first 10 speed chain, the KMC x-10sl. Shifting is great and the chain is light. No complaints.

 

[006_007]

Another vote for the KMC - been really happy with it on my 10sp system.

 

[Der Juicen]

ive never run a shimano chain, but KMC has been great for me as well. i will be sticking with them.

 

[DJ/UF]

Hmm never even thought about using a KMC. May need to start considering it ha.

 

[rogbie]

From my experience, Shimano chains work well, but they wear out exceedingly fast. Go with KMC. I run them on all my bikes, from BMX, DJ, mountain, to road. Plus, they come in gold, for that extra sparkle.

 

[DJ/UF]

Ha nice gonna look into them

 

[b-kul]

shimano, kmc, sram all feel about the same to me on the trail. personally i would buy whatever is cheapest for a decent level (with chains i try to stick around the xt/ x9 level) and just buy your master link of choice.

 

[the.rebot]

My Trance came with a shimano chain, so that's what I've been keeping with, Jenson has the Shimano CN-HG94 MTB 10 Speed Chain cheeeeeep - can I use a sram link with these?

 

[b-kul]

yep

 

[liranbachar]

I vote against with shimano HG-94 10 speed chain.
breaks every ride.
My friend also had the same problem.

switched to sram and never had problems

 

[Tone's]

ive always used shimano but recently got a KMC gold light chain n i will never go back, i cannot believe how good it shifts, silent easy, light, i am now a KMC man, they are magic n leaves shimano for dead..

 

[Calhoun]

The only problem I have had with KMC chains is that you have to use a link. You cannot push out a pin and then push it back in for chain repair.

 

[007]

Next up for me will be KMC.

When I was at Sea Otter, I talked briefly with the KMC folks and I believe they mentioned something to the effect that the "other two" major chains are all made by KMC anyway.

 

[Tone's]

The only problem I have had with KMC chains is that you have to use a link. You cannot push out a pin and then push it back in for chain repair.

understand where your coming from, but its actually no problem at all, where ever you carry your multi tool you carry a few spare links, they are dirt cheap, and it make the whole process of fixing your chain heaps easier.

Honestly until i used my new KMC i would never have believed a new chain could shift so much better n feel so much smoother, i have a X9LGOLD Titanium coated, but you can get them for the 10 speed, cheers:thumbsup:

 

[SOCAL_STINKY]

I love master links and hate the shimano pin system. Just carry a spare link in case you ever real a chain.

I have never broken a chain, how often do you guys break chains?

 

[DJ/UF]

I have never broken a chain, how often do you guys break chains?

You really shouldn't be popping chains frequently at all. They usually only pop when they are too stretched or you get it tangled in something.

 

[DJ/UF]

When I was at Sea Otter

Jealous...