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KMC X11EL

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Excellent price-quality ratio , due to the open structure v/d chain less weight and especially less pollution.

meets 100% of expectations

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Good. Value for money

Fast delivery and clear information on the website

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Easy assembly shifts fine

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I find the chain performs better than shimano's ultegra chain.

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Last chain took the standard X. That one is clearly a step down in all respects anyway. This one runs nicely, looks good and is lighter. From now on the EL

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Just a good chain. Runs and shifts smoothly. At least as good quality as Shimano chains.

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Purchased this chain for the 3rd time . The previous chains ran 5000 km must say I use T9 as lubrication (recommend 2). In short, this combination ensures a long life !

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Bang on!

KMC makes the best chains super smooth and long lasting using squirt lube!

Every 3000 km I order a new one. Never any problems in between. Gears don't get worn that way either

The gold chain from KMC really completes my matte black Canyon Stealth Ultimate together with the Schwalbe tires with the yellow sidewalls, The eye wants something too !

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Order arrived relatively quickly, neat package RAS

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After using different brand-types of chains, I stuck with the X11EL. As far as I'm concerned, a good balance of price and quality. The chain lasts a long time, runs quietly and is easy to keep clean

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Never thought the kmc chain would last so long.

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Nice good running chain

Been cycling with this with this chain for years and will continue to do so!

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I have always used this chain on various mtb's. It lasts longer than a shimano chain. Just clean and dry and a few drops of squirt over it and your chain will last a long time.

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Delivered quickly and carefully and in no time I could ride again! Chain is tight, with convenient mounting and good manual included

Beautiful, outstanding quality, great to drive

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Yes expect a top price and get a top keting so

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Has been on it for several hundred km. No problem.

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Correct prices and fairly fast shipping. I will buy again

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As good as or better than the manufacturer's chains.

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Back to the KMC chain after trying others . this chain is my favourite

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I noticed an improved performance when shifting

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Used in replacement of shimano chain. Already used on other bike, chain is appreciated for smoothness and quietness even after miles of use.

Bought first because of the nicer color than the shimano variant. I have now started using my second one. Runs nice and smooth with squirt lube and is good and nice to keep clean. Very easy to mount and dismount with the MissingLink, super with maintenance.

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Strong chain lasts a long time especially if waxed .better or shimano I think .and makes normal noise

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assembled very easily.

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Thanks to quick-link easy to mount.

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Does what it is supposed to do, long life. Been riding it for years on all my bikes, never had one broken

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does what it needs to do

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Nice solid-feeling chain that does make some noise

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Fine chain that makes itself audible at first, but is super quiet after running it in. This chain is as described by Mantel unprecedented wear resistance. Very happy with it.

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Almost too nice to get dirty

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Llevo años usando este modelo de cadena tanto en mtb como en carretera y genial. Me encanta su duración y diria que todo va mas suave

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Does what it needs to do

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Excellent chain, wear-resistant , little to no corrosion, pricey though

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Beautiful detail in Gold with snap fasteners included

Same as what came with the bike so you know you are on to a winner.

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Although the description suggests otherwise, You must also degrease this chain before waxing it. And yes you can judge a chain only after the necessary miles.

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No gold chain around with my neck, but on my wind cleaver

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As an amateur with a lot of strength, I needed a chain of this resistance

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Good chain.

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Assembly is very smooth, very easy also to alternate chains to preserve the cassette from wear for as long as possible.

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The KMC chain is always very good. I did find that the SL is more durable than the EL.

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I've been using the EL for several years now, and it's great. It's stronger and quieter than the SL, which is lighter but more expensive.

Runs and shifts smoothly

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Top product at a good price

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Strong necklace with a beautiful color

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I am a real Campagnolo fan, until now I always rode with the original Campa chains in combination with Chorus cassettes. And yes, the way that Campa chain should be mounted is technically the nicest solution. But the KMC solution, with the "missing link" is many times simpler and really just as good. Now I have to experience the durability of this chain....

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Strong necklace and also very beautiful in the gold color

Fast delivery of excellent necklace!

Great product. Solid concept and long lasting

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More than meets my expectations.

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lived up to all expectations.

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Good quality and easy to install

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The chain was delivered quickly. Fitting is very simple and the missing link provided helps with that. After mounting, the chain runs smoothly and shifts fine.

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Already bought before, so happy to repeat again

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Chain runs smoothly, with missing link easy to take off and maintain

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Light running chain, no noise and smooth when shifting.

Been driving KMG chains for years. am super satisfied. Well maintained though, but that goes for everything.

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The missing link makes it easy to remove for polishing ( which is very smooth)

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Been using KMC chains for years and they last a long time when lubricated with Squirt wax and the gold color looks very good on my black road bike

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Super necklace for reasonable amount

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beautiful white silver necklace. looks stylish

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I've been using this type of chain for 2 years, no worries!

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Fine chain, in gold it looks great on my black bike. Lasts a long time, 6000 km minimum. Also good value for money and just the right weight. I have now also bought the 12-speed version for the mtb.

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Already ordered this necklace several times and still satisfactory!!!

excellent necklace, nice packaging.

I am very happy with the chain. I always use Squirt wax and the the chain is still decent after 7k km. The chain is expensive, not compared to similiar products, but in general, as all bike parts. The bike industry forgot that cycling is for everyone

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Switched from shimano to KMC chain for ultegra R8000. No regrets. Chain is easy to mount, lightweight and noiseless while cycling!

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Excellent chain and delivered quickly

Easy to mount due to the included adapter.

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the last chain lasted 3000 km without a problem. chain changed as a precaution for the next race. Super fast delivery, top team MANTEL, good job!

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Looks great with my matte black frame, runs smoothly and is very simple to attach.

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Kmc chains are top

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My go to chain with a strong quick link, the 12 speed makes it quite tight to fit compared to 10 speed but a little pressure on the cranks gets it to span in nicely. Long lasting no fuss chain which can be fitted in either direction .

I've been using it for several years at a rate of 2 to 3 chains for 12,000 to 15,000 kms a year.

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Matches the colors of my bike nicely. This chain lasts much longer than the shimano chain from Ultegra. With water and dreft your chain is back like new.

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Easy to mount due to the included adapter.

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After 4000 km I had renewed my drivetrain. Front and rear new sprockets. And I still had a new KMC X11 lying around. Too expensive to throw away. After a week I replaced it with a SRAM PC1130. The KMC is a stiff chain that can only lie straight. When the chain is at an angle (as it often is with a derailleur) you can feel every link creaking.

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Kmc switches top

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Feels like an upgrade every new one I fit, super smooth transmission and last well.

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Nice and good chain. I use it on my Shimano di2 R8050

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Fine chain, does exactly what it is supposed to do

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Just feels great again and you don't hear the chain silently so Top top top top

Everything we expected

Nice noiseless chain

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With the right tools, fine to replace

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