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KMC X11EL
From 32.48
Shimano Ultegra & XT HG-701
From 30.44
KMC X11EL Waxed
From 35.53
KMC X11SL Waxed
From 48.74
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This is what our customers think
Reviews
Pros
Light (16x) |
Durable (11x) |
Price (10x) |
Runs smoothly (9x) |
Price (16x) |
Easy to assemble (10x) |
Quality (9x) |
Fast delivery (8x) |
excellent chain |
wax gives longer life than oil |
No degreasing necessary |
Instantly usable |
No oil on your hands |
Cons
No (33x) |
Noise (3x) |
Makes a little more noise. (3x) |
None yet (2x) |
No (20x) |
Pricey (5x) |
Nope (4x) |
Careful with chain direction |
thin wax |
Chain contains little wax and ran dry quickly |
Less suitable in the rain |
Wax gone after 70 km |
A lot of noise |
Does not run smoothly |
Too wide |
According to the product specialist
Pros
| This KMC chain is very durable because of the nickel-plated links and the use of harder materials than those used by most manufacturers. |
| The recesses make this chain even lighter than KMC chains without recesses. |
| This chain ensures excellent shifting performance in all conditions. |
| This chain maintains its level of performance even if you use different cassettes, such as on a different wheel or a turbo trainer, for example. |
| This chain is available in awesome colours! |
| An affordable chain with an excellent price-performance ratio. It will last a long time and shifts smoothly. |
| The Quick Link makes it easy to install and uninstall the chain for maintenance. |
| This chain has good durability thanks to its special coating. |
| Will allow you to shift smoothly even when you're putting a lot of strain on the pedals. |
| Lightweight. |
| Bike chain pre-waxed with KMC Go wax for an increased lifespan. |
| The X11EL chain is lightweight, at 251 grams, and has closed pins and open links. |
| Suitable for Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, for road bike, gravel bike and mountain bike use. |
| KMC GO WAX is biodegradable and free from PFAS and aggressive solvents. |
| This chain is pre-waxed with KMC Go wax, for a long lifespan. |
| The X11SL chain is lighter than most chains, at 251 grams, and has hollow pins and open links. |
| Compatible with Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo, and can be used on road bikes, gravel bikes and mountain bikes. |
| KMC GO WAX is biodegradable and is free of PFAS and aggressive solvents. |
Cons
| Due to the use of harder material, this chain makes more noise during cycling than the original model. |
| This chain is heavier than bike chains with hollow chain pins or recesses on the chain links. |
| You'll have to apply a few drops of wax to the chain before every ride, so it doesn't dry out. |
| This chain makes a bit more noise while you're cycling than a standard chain, but is also more durable. |
| Apply a few drops of wax on your chain before every ride, to make sure it doesn't dry out. |
| This chain makes a bit more noise while you're cycling than a standard chain, but is more durable. |
Specifications
Bike Type
Mountain bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Mountain bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Mountain bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Mountain bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Road bike
Gravel bike
Number of gears
11 speed
11 speed
11 speed
11 speed
Use in
All conditions
Suitable for
Shimano
SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM
Campagnolo
Shimano
Shimano
SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM
Campagnolo
Shimano
SRAM
Campagnolo
SRAM
Campagnolo
Drivetrain Type
1 x 11
2 x 11
3 x 11
2 x 11
3 x 11
1 x 11
2 x 11
2 x 11
Direction
Multidirectional
Unidirectional
Quality
Better
Better
Better
Best
Biodegradable
Biodegradable
Number of links
118 links
116 links
138 links
138 links
118 links
118 links
Colour
Silver
Grey
Black
Yellow
Silver
Yellow
Silver
Grey
Yellow
Yellow
Quality
Good
Better
Better
What groupset do you have?
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Type of closure
Missing Link
Missing Link
Prolong the life of your chain
No chain wax
With Squirt Lube
With Squirt Lube
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Packaging
Factory packaging
Factory packaging