KMC X10SL DLC 10 Speed Chain

The KMC X10SL DLC chain is the crème the la crème in 10 speed chains. The chain has a low weight and an unprecedented durability by the 'Diamond Like Coating'. That makes this chain a true must have for cyclists who want their equipment in good order. The fact that you can also choose the color that matches your bike, tops it off of course.

Superlight due to hollow parts
The KMC X10SL DLC has hollow pins and grooves in the chain plates, making this one of the lightest chains on the market at 253 grams.

Ultimate durability thanks to DLC coating
KMC chains with a Diamond Like Coating (DLC) have an extremely hard surface due to the heat and surface treatment, in combination with the nickel and titanium carbon coating. This makes these chains very durable and ensures less friction. These chains therefore save you watts and last longer than conventional chains!

• KMC X10SL DLC Chain
• KMC 10 Speed missing link
• Manual

Cut to length with a chain breaker
When you buy a chain, it's always too long. That means that you always need to cut it to length, and you do this using a chain breaker (also called a chain rivet tool). You can view our selection of chain breakers here. Some multi-tools contain a chain breaker. Make sure that you select a chain breaker for the right speed chain though - the size of the pins is different according to the speed of the chain.

Tips for fitting your chain
When fitting or removing this chain it's useful to remove some tension from the chain at the point where you want to break it or close the link. You can do this by making a hook from an old spoke, but some chain breaker tools actually include a handy hook precisely for this purpose. You use it to hook the part of the chain you want to work on, pulling the tension off it. You can read a detailed explanation of how to replace your chain in this blog.

Measure chain wear often
A chain wear tool makes it easy to see when your chain is worn, so that you can replace it timeously. You can find chain wear tools here.

How often should I wash my bike? Regular washing will keep your bike in good nick. It ensures that the parts on your bike last longer so that you can enjoy cycling happiness for longer. How often you should wash your bike is largely dependent on what sort of weather conditions you ride in. Are you always out there, come rain or shine? Or are you strictly a fair-weather cyclist? It all has an influence on the degree of wear on bike parts, and some of us have to wash our bikes more regularly than others. Refer to the plan below as a general guideline:

October to March:
• Wash every 200 km
• Rinse after every ride
• Dry and lube the chain after every ride
• Let the bike dry at room temperature

April to September:
• Wash every 300 km
• Rinse after a ride in the rain
• Dry and lube the chain after rinsing or washing
• Let the bike dry at room temperature