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I'm currently accumulating parts for my new build 1x10
Any recommendations for a strong, light 10 speed chain please?
quite impressed with my clatks self lubricating ones, can be found cheap on ebay too
also here,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarks-CSL-H10CR-lubricating-speed-Derailleur/dp/B006VCX5N0
reuseable joinig link too
XTR hollow pin.
KMC SL
wipperman connex, had it on 1x10 very strong and long lasting!
KMC for durability, but not the SL version. Just go for the normal X10.93. In a 1x10 setup you'll stretch the chain a lot more than you would in a normal 3x10 setup, so for the sake of an extra 20 grammes it's better to go for the heavier (and cheaper) version IMO.
I use the KMC ones from on-one for £15. A lot less than the Shimano ones and i've found it a lot more reliable!
Although I think the reason for constantly breaking the shimano ones was joining them without the poncy proper 10spd pins - but i'm really not sure why they bothered reinventing the wheel there when a powerlink works fine with everything else.
KMC ordered, ta!
Another KMC X9-93. Wouldn't use anything else tbh.
KMC X10.93!!! had the shimano chain that came with my bike snapped after a few rides, got this bad boy and looked over alot of reviews..... wouldn't bother with the SL version as you want a strong chain... having holes in it doesn't make it strong!
here is where i got mine if it helps nice and cheap!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370711227199?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
+1 KMC. Not used anything else for the last five years.
I had the SL version in 9-speed, it seemed perfectly strong in terms of pedalling etc but it was as weak as piss if it got twisted- ie, it chainsucked.
In a 1x10 setup you'll stretch the chain a lot more than you would in a normal 3x10 setup
I disagree, I've found chains last longer on a single ring set up - better chainline and that. To that end I use X10SLs, wouldn't bother on anything but a lightweight build though.
Weirdly I've gone back to Shimano, using a 105 spec 10 speed.
wippermann connex black edition £45 but last three times as long as a normal chain (not tested and could be marketing bull but still a black chain with gold links looks fly as)