[mtb4146]

One of the most important parts of any bike and the cheapest is the chain. I have had problems in the past (with my 9spd) of chain breakage. This year I am switching to 29er singlespeed and am looking for some opions of the best chain to use for my one speeder. Does one brand work better with one brand of cog? I am concerned about weight but would rather have durability than weight.
here are a few brands I found:
Sram PC-1
KMC Singlespeed Chain
Whitestar Single Speed Chain

Any others out there? And price is not a factor, just durability? :madman:

 

[Nonracerrichie]

KMC Z-610 HX, Also called the Dropbuster in the BMX world. Silver, pretty, heavy duty, cheap, heck close to bulletproof. They are 1/8" so they run very quiet too. I don't like the 3/16" chains.

 

[Andy R]

I second the KMC Z-610HX. Excellent chains.

They are 3/32" BTW, not 1/8".

 

[max-a-mill]

I second the KMC Z-610HX. Excellent chains.

They are 3/32" BTW, not 1/8".

thirded on the KMC chains...

between my regular commuter, fixed gear commuter, and SSmtb, i use various mid-range (10-20 buck) KMC chains.

they work as well or better than any other chains i have ever tried and don't cost nearly as much...

i don't see why anyone would buy a sram chain ever again after trying the KMC offerings.

if you want a pretty cheap reliable 3/32nds chain the Z chain that is sold various model numbers is pretty damn nice; rides smooth and wears well... for a while nashbar had them as tandem chains and you could get enough chain for 2.5 drivetrains for 11 bucks (when they were on sale).

 

[FoShizzle]

I second the KMC Z-610HX. Excellent chains.

They are 3/32" BTW, not 1/8".

yep..that is the chain of choice

 

[Ebo]

SRAM PC 850 works great for all three of my SS's. It's a 3/32 7/8 spd chain. $12 at Jenson. BTW, 9 speed chains are inferior IMHO.

 

[HOG farmer]

I use PC-1's on my 29'er and love them. Cheap and strong.

 

[rzims]

I have a SRAM PC 850 I am going to put on my jabber. Is the powerlink strong enough or should I skip that and just join two links together with a link tool?

 

[mtb4146]

pick one up

where is a good place to pick up a KMC chain. I like to shop at Speedgoat, they have KMC but are they the same as what you all are talking about? or are their any other good places. Speedgoat has colored ones and I think I wanna get a brown one to match my bike.

 

[whayong]

where is a good place to pick up a KMC chain.

Same question... No LBS around me seems to carry any KMC Z-610HX chains. The best offering is a Z-50.

 

[LaxFactor]

Another for KMC

 

[7daysaweek]

Kmc Z410.

 

[OneBadWagon]

I have a SRAM PC 850 I am going to put on my jabber. Is the powerlink strong enough or should I skip that and just join two links together with a link tool?

For what it's worth, I have broken a lot of chains, and the power link has never failed.

 

[SS-Dad]

Check to see if your shop uses J&B and or Seattle Bike Supply for parts. SBS carries nearly the full KMC line.

 

[Schmucker]

Am I the only one that has broken a Z610HX? I stick to the KMC K710SL. The PC-1 is crap.

 

[can't get right]

Check this out.
www.konasports.com/kmc-1-2x3-32-z610hx-sil-hd-singlespeed-112l-chain.aspx
My guess is he has not sold many.

 

[asphaltdude]

Check this out.
www.konasports.com/kmc-1-2x3-32-z610hx-sil-hd-singlespeed-112l-chain.aspx
My guess is he has not sold many.

Qty: Box (10) :thumbsup:

 

[bstrick]

Am I the only one that has broken a Z610HX? I stick to the KMC K710SL. The PC-1 is crap.

+1 on the K710sl. I've broken 2 PC-1s and nary a KMC for which all three of my rigs sport.

 

[TJRosson]

Sram

I use a Sram 8 speed. It hasn't failed me yet.

 

[BrianU]

Another KMC Z610HX fan. Here are a couple places I have bought mine.

http://www.aggrobikes.com/product_info.php?cPath=48&products_id=132

http://www.amazon.com/KMC-Z610HX-Ch...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1229388264&sr=1-1

A good chain, cheap and one of the great benefits of a dedicated SS chain, it uses a traditional masterlink. Powerlinks are nice, but they do require plenty of slack in the chain, not to mention patience, to disassemble. A traditional masterlink allows me to easily remove and replace the chain for cleaning, without having to touch a single tensioning adjustment.

Brian