Forgive me if this is a daft question...
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I've been out of the scene for a couple of years now and even longer since I bought any components. Need a new chain for my SLX 11 speed set up and not 100% sure of the right part as SLX seems to be a thing of the past. Any advice welcomed.
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HG601 is SLX/105 equiv. HG701 is XT level. I'd get whichever was cheaper, but just check it's long enough as they come in different link lengths.Â
SRAM 1130 chain is what I use on my 11spd MTB set up, works a treat.
#SLXaintdead
Be careful where you buy from - lots of fakes out there - stay away from too good to be true prices on eBay and Amazon -use proper bike retailers
Get a KMC X11 chain. Less prone to rust than Shimano chains and have a good life span.
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I'd also go for KMC X11 chains. My last one was still going strong when I replaced the entire drivetrain at 5020km, just replaced like-for-like.
https://www.merlincycles.com/kmc-x11-chain-11-speed-134074.html
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Another vote for KMC if still using 11speed. Always had the best results with them.Â
KMC 11 speed for the win here too.
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SRAM 1130 stretches like old knicker elastic and there seem to be batches of them that have side plates that shear one after the other, ride after ride.