KMCX10-116L, NP/BK 10 Speed Bicycle Chain

My original chain collected about 2500 miles and was showing some stretch. I heard that a stretched chain can wear out the gears and drive train quickly so having expensive SRAM Force components, I was looking to get a new chain that wasn't super expensive and would be very quiet, knowing that at the rate I collect miles, I would be tossing this chain in the trash before the season is over. This chain has been perfect for the money. My old chain had hollowed links that really didn't make the bike any faster but did a great job of trapping more sand and grit, which this chain doesn't do nearly as much due to not having all those extra spaces for all that bad road grime to get caught in and cling to.The chain is scary quiet after a fresh cleaning and lubing. It shifts well and has shown little wear in the 1500 miles I currently have on it. There is some stretch at this mileage and also due to my spirited riding style and climbing, but I anticipate a good 1000 more miles and that is enough to get me through the Fall before I put the bike away for the winter. I will definitely be re-ordering this chain when it's time to put a fresh chain on in the Spring and start up my riding season again.I'm convinced that all those hollowed links and pins aren't a gimmick, but they aren't where us everyday riders need to be spending the extra bucks on our bike maintenance. This is by far the most popular chain and having a master link that you can take apart 3 times or so to break the chain down and give it a thorough cleaning while also tuning and cleaning up the bike is a major plus that shimano and SRAM chains can't offer.UPDATE: I now have over about 2000 miles on this chain and it is performing flawlessly. I checked it for stretch and I wouldn't say there is none, but it isn't much for this mileage and my abusive on the chain riding style. I have maintained this chain the same way I did the more expensive and perforated link KMC chain and there is much more stretch and movement between the links. Not sure what different materials they used to make this less fancy chain, but it is definitely winning in the durability, quiet, and value categories. Thought about trying a fancy gold colored hollow pin and perforated link KMC chain for my next chain, but after seeing how little this one has worn I am going to stay with this one for sure!!!

My gravel and mountain bikes came originally equipped with KMC chains. The shifting is precise and crisp but are on the noisy side. The 6-year-old and 4000+ miles Shimano CN-6600 Ultegra chain on my road bike is much quieter and smoother shifting than the KMC.I was hesitant at first but due to the higher cost and availability (or lack thereof) of Shimano CN-6600, I eventually opted for the KMC x10 to replace the old chain on the road bike. To my surprise, the KMC is actually much quieter and even smoother shifting than the Shimano. Maybe it was noisy on the gravel and mountain bikes because they have 1x drivetrains, whilst the road bike is equipped with a 2x Ultegra/Dura-Ace mix groupset? I honestly do not know other than the overall performance of the KMC is quite an improvement over the Shimano CN-6600 Ultegra chain.There are other good quality chain brands out there that other cyclists and riders would swear by – Shimano, Wippermann-Connex, Sram, Campgnolo, etc. In my opinion based on experience, value for money it’s pretty hard to beat KMC chains.

Longtime purchaser of KMC chains. Purchased this version for my commuter bike. Very easy to cut and install with a quick link (also easy to remove with tool). Durable and smooth riding. Granted, you will need to oil regularly and clean to maximize performance and lifespan. Highly recommend to beginner and experienced cyclists.

I use these chains for my cyclocross bikes. I only use them for 1 season/year so the low price makes a lot of sense for me.I've used them for my road bike but they don't last as long as the much more expensive options so you need to replace them more frequently - probably get about half the miles out of these as a real Campy chain. I still think it's worth it though because they are so affordable.They work and fit really well and the quick link is fantastic. I buy a few extra quick links (you can't reuse them too many times) and periodically take the chain off and soak it in a cleaner - much easier than trying to clean the chain while it's on the bike.

First chain is fine, easily downsized to 114 links with chain tool. The missing link did not work so I used another I had at home, no problem. The missing link could not be pulled into position, making me question if it was truly 10S as stamped. It was a bad fit, but another missing link (not KMC) worked fine.Second chain skipped badly until I replaced the new KMC missing link with the link from another 10S chain. Cured the problem. Tried the KMC missing link on my other 10S chain, which had not been skipping, and it skipped badly with the new KMC missing link installed in it. Examining the link, it is 10S and I see nothing wrong with it. It installed as easily and securely as all missing links do. Why the skipping? I am clueless.The lesson is to keep other missing links handy and try them if the new chain is skipping.

I rebuilt my gravel cross bike this year after about 3000 miles. New chain rings and transmission. I converted all my bikes to wax lubrication for the chains as well. To save the running gear I am rotating 3 chains per bike to minimize wear on the transmission. Swap them out a 200 miles. So much cleaner, way quieter, and way better shifting. I found a video for DIY waxing. It included making a simple "liquid" wax version to minimize to times I need to hot waz them.