KMC`s e-bike chains were specially developed for the requirements of powerful mid-engines. An optimized bolt design ensures unsurpassed durability as the most important feature of these chains. Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN, 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 smooth propulsion and perfect gear changes in all driving situations.

If you wish to return your bike to us please keep it in the box it arrived in and call us on 01772 644340 and we will arrange a collection. I now have 3 new deore chains which I removed the factory grease. Two of which I have prepped using Speed Wax, which is the full on melt in a pot wax. They will both be used on on my bike. The melt wax is a bit of a pain in the ass, so I will run one speed wax chain and swap it out every 100km or so depending on conditions with the second speed wax chain. I can then refresh the first chain in my spare time. your device and retrieve them from your device. However, some content will then not be available - for example, productI measured the dimensions of the chain with a digital gauge. Externally it was the exactly same across the outside of the plates. Internally there is a difference of 0.3mm between the plates when comparing the two.

As far as reducing friction: In a dust-free, clean room environment a high quality chain lube will reduce chain friction a measurable amount. In the real world - especially off-road - chain lubes tend to attract and trap dirt, increasing friction and wear. While Sram got the jump on Shimano in the 12-speed evolution, the two chain companies were at a disadvantage because Sram does not allow group component substitutions at the OEM level. That delayed KMC, which does a lot of OEM business. Connex, on the other hand, doesn't cater much to the OEM level, so it waited on Shimano to ensure it could deliver a compatible option, which Connex said is more durable. The latest milestone from KMC in rust protection. The non-toxic EcoProTeQ treatment doubles the rust resistance compared to KMC's RB anti-rust treatment. The advantages of the very smooth coating are maximum rust resistance, low noise and a great look.

KMC E12 EPT 12 Speed E-Bike Chain Features

With this seal of approval, KMC guarantees that a KMC chain will last longer than comparable chains from other brands. This benefit extends to the series DLC, XSL, XEL, XL, X101 and e-bike chains. We have a loyal customer base that's been waiting for this," said Christian Hamann, managing director of Wippermann, which owns Connex. "All of our chains offer a very good wear characteristics. The Connex Link is unique and adds value." Our special e-bike version is more durable because of the enhanced riveting," said Harrie Hofstede, KMC OEM sales manager. "Both versions are an upgrade on durability." At Eurobike this week, both companies unveiled plans to enter the 12-speed market in January 2020. Connex's 12SO and KMC's X12 and e12 chains are compatible with Sram 12-speed mountain bike and Shimano 12-speed drivetrains.