I had been using Ultegra & Dura Ace chains on all my bikes, I have this chain on a couple bikes now, shifting is as good and price is great!
Noticed the improved power transfer right away. Shifts smooth .Quality material install with link--a little tight , but very secure once in place. Like!!!!
I replaced a KMC with this one and it seems to be just as good as the old one. I rode the other one during the winter with all sorts grime. I hope to be better at cleaning this one. Very quiet.
Overall very good. Better shifting than Wippperman I used previously. I ride a smallish frame and so front derailleur rub can be an issue. This chain seems to be slightly narrower largely eliminating that problem.
One curious problem with wear. I regularly check the chain with a Spin Doctor wear indicator and the chain has looked fine for some time. Suddenly there was more than
.75% wear. I realized that this only was true if measuring across the missing link. Thinking the link had worn I replaced it with a new missing link. Same result. Replaced chain and link- okay. Wear apparently occurs at links attached to missing link resulting in a chain stretched but only in that region. Sorry - don't know mileage. Been depending on chain checker. Other than at link seems to last well.
OEM replacement. Works great
This is a low cost, durable chain. It is also fairly easy to remove for thorough cleaning. It is great for the long Pacific Northwest winters where nearly every ride results in a wet and gritty bike.
Needed a chain replacement for my winterspring training bike, but did not want to spend a small kingdom for it. Found this chain to be well build for the money and shifts nicely on my Campy bike. Cleans up well and looks great on my black bike. So far I like better than a Campy or Shimano chain, I am using a Shimano cassette and campy shifters marry very nicely with that combination.
