A word of wisdom: Don’t use this chain with anything less than 12 gears. I used it with a 10 speed setup for a short time, and it worked great, but I could tell it wasn’t happy. I would recommend this chain to others. This is one of the best chain for 11spd. It is light weight, and super durability. For more than 1500km with this chain, never had any problems with the shifting, never had skipping!!! Also shifting is just like Shimano’s and works very well! Chain noisy is very minimal. I am definitely going to buy 2 more of these! I am very happy with this chain! KMC 11 Speed Chain Review: I have had the opportunity to use the KMC 11 speed chain for well over 2000 miles. This has been a great opportunity to try it out in a variety of different conditions, from a hot summer day in the grueling mountain bike race at Wildflower, to fast criterium on a cold, rainy day in Bend Oregon. The outer links are much skinnier than a typical chain, and link plates are more likely to become scratched and thereby weaker. KMC X11EL Extra Light Chain The quality of the X-Series - paired with lightweight components. Slotted inner and outer plates, without compromising the smoothness and durability.

I use this chain on my endurance / cyclocross bike. I have put around 500 miles on this chain with no noticeable change in shifting from brand new. The chain runs great on my Tiagra crankset, and I’ve been using it with the standard FD-4600 front derailleur. KMC 11 Speed Chain Review:

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The quality of the X-Series - paired with lightweight components. Slotted inner and outer plates, without compromising the smoothness and durability. I would recommend the KMC 11 speed chain to anyone looking for a great shifting chain. It’s durable, and once broken in after about 100 miles, it shifts as smoothly as any chain I’ve ever used. It looks great, too. The KMC X11EL 11-speed road and mountain bike chain can be used with Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo gear groups. It comes with a missing link for easy mounting and dismounting.

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Featuring precision engineering, the KMC X11EL Extra Light Chain is designed to meet the highest standards for Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo systems. Its dynamic chamfering ensures seamless shifting and a smooth transmission. I love it. The shifting is way better than with my worn out Shimano 9 speed chain, the only downside is that I have to replace the pulleys before the chain, the chain seems to get the wear on the pulleys. I always thought I needed to replace my chain before my cassette, but that is no longer the case.

The KMC X11L chain is both lightweight and hardwearing, the gold titanium nitride coating adding durability as well as a bit of bling to your drivetrain.

The KMC X-Series has been designed with the specific characteristics of the Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo systems in mind and will meet the most demanding requirements. Elaborately designed and manufactured, the X-Bridge technology, thanks to precisely chamfered plates, allows a smooth propulsion and perfect gear changes in all driving situations. The KMC X11EL (Extra Light) 11-speed chain has chamfered inner and outer plates to reduce weight; with this chain, you're not hauling a gram too many on your ride! The KMC X11EL chain is a highly durable and smooth-running chain for road and mountain bikes. It brings low weight and extreme durability together. It is available in a silver and a golden colour to make your bike look so much nicer!

Part of the appeal of KMC’s own chains is that they use so-called Missing Links (i.e. a master or joining link), so there’s no faffing around with special pins and, if you’re comparing to Campagnolo, no need to shell out for special tools. You simply shorten your chain in the usual way, fit the Missing Link together and then snap it shut — job’s a good un.I would definitely recommend it to anyone, especially if you are running a trendy 1x setup! KMC 11 Speed Chain Review: To adjust the length of the chain, you need a chain breaker (chain rivet tool). These can be found here. On the part-worn drivetrain we fitted it to our first impression was that it was a tiny bit noisier than the chain it replaced, but that may have just been because the lube needed to distribute a little, as it soon sounded entirely normal, and shifting was as good as ever. The outer plates are narrower, allowing for more chainring space. A single ring setup would take up very little space.