I ordered this chain and I was wonder how much could it be shortened? Does it come right out of the box at the optimal length? I would imagine that all bikes are different so it wouldn't come ready to go but you never know. I want to make it as light as possible by removing unneeded links.

usually chains come in 116 links lenght. and then you have to remove a couple...

if weight was your concern why didn't you get the X10SL then?? it is about 17g lighter ...usually around 225g only cut to lenght.
shown below 116 links of:
KMX X9SL
KMC X10SL

 

usually chains come in 116 links lenght. and then you have to remove a couple...

if weight was your concern why didn't you get the X10SL then?? it is about 17g lighter ...usually around 225g only cut to lenght.
shown below 116 links of:
KMX X9SL
KMC X10SL

I did consider the X10 but every time I searched on this forum or on WW at least a few people complained about the chain snapping. I know you and a few others have had no problems with them but I'd rather just play it safe so I got the 9.

 

I run 106 links with 11-32 cassette and 108 links with 11-34. You have to measure on the bike for proper fit. I think you put the chain around the big chainring, and the biggest cog in the back, add 2 links and cut there (not going through the rear derailleur).

 

I run 106 links with 11-32 cassette and 108 links with 11-34. You have to measure on the bike for proper fit. I think you put the chain around the big chainring, and the biggest cog in the back, add 2 links and cut there (not going through the rear derailleur).

Unfortunately I don't have the adequate tools to shorten and install the chain so I'm having my LBS do it.

Do you have the weights of both the 106 and 108 length chains?

 

Do you have the weights of both the 106 and 108 length chains?

Sorry, both my chains are X10SL. I don't remember the exact numbers, but they're right around what Nino quoted above for the shortened X10SL.

 

Unfortunately I don't have the adequate tools to shorten and install the chain so I'm having my LBS do it.

Do you have the weights of both the 106 and 108 length chains?

A chain breaker is one of the most basic and important tools to have. You should have one with you on all your long rides. Learn how to use it on a old chain and be prepared

 

A chain breaker is one of the most basic and important tools to have. You should have one with you on all your long rides. Learn how to use it on a old chain and be prepared

You mean one of these?

 

You mean one of these?

NO !

You can get small chain breakers, that one looks like a shop tool.

 

smaller

NO !

You can get small chain breakers, that one looks like a shop tool.

i have this one in my basement- works great and is small enough:
PARK CT-5 MINI CHAIN BRUTE CHAIN TOOL

the picture is about the real size.