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KMC Pre-Waxed Chains & Shimano 12 Speed

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Any one used them?

Very tempted by a black and gold X12 Ti-N to be used in conjunction with XT M8100 mech and SLX M7100 cassette.

Worth losing the Hyperglide+, or should I just stop being a tart and stick to non-bling XT chains?


 
Posted : 24/07/2026 11:53 am
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I believe Adam at ZFC has measured the KMC 12 speed chains as the fastest wearing while being no more efficient than the Shimano one. SRAM are the most durable, but are not fast chains.


 
Posted : 24/07/2026 12:14 pm
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Posted by: Onzadog

I believe Adam at ZFC has measured the KMC 12 speed chains as the fastest wearing while being no more efficient than the Shimano one. SRAM are the most durable, but are not fast chains.

I'm not so concerned with wear, as long as they shift well before they stretch.

 


 
Posted : 24/07/2026 12:22 pm
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XTR chain. If you’re going to buy any XTR parts over XT, the chain is the most worthwhile out of all parts.


 
Posted : 24/07/2026 8:15 pm
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