KMC X11SL 11 Speed 116L Bike Chain

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KMC X11SL 11 Speed 116L Bike Chain

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

Shifting is noticeably better, smoother, and more bling. The x11sl is just as strong as my previous kmc chain, but a bit lighter.

Kmc x11sl *-n chain is the highlight of the look of the drivetrain on my bmc. Works well on my shimano xt/raceface drivetrain. Rolls smooth and quieter than sram red22 chain and less money to boot. Shimano derailleur.

Cons

The rivets are in so tight that i didn't have sufficient leverage with the rivet extractor tool. Three attempts to index the shifting and no joy. The flexy chain also wears out faster because both the pin and the plate have less material, thus more fl... Read More

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Highlights

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Quality

Awesome looking chain when paired with the absoluteblack oval chainrings

T9 works great as a chain lube

I should note that i switched to white lightening clean ride the same time that i switched to this chain so that could have som... Read More

And it feels smoother to ride with i am supper happy with it i am never buying xtr again

Price

Unbelievable value and chain fo the price

Quicklink is put on easily with a quicklink tool

Competitiveness

Easily 30w faster than a standard chain

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This product had a total of 837 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 22 2023.