I have KMC chains on 4 of my bikes so when it came to replacing the chains on our low end bikes, of course I turned to the KMC X8. Super easy to work with and install. KMC is very reliable as my last chain lasted for several hundred hard miles. These new chains are great and greatly improved the quality of the shift compared to our old stretched chains.
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This brand works great on my old time mountain bike 7 X 3 speed. We also used one on an 8 x 3 speed and it works fine in that application too. Use the master link not your chain tool to assemble your chain. We tried assembling one with the chain tool and it does not work very well, as it broke and took out my rear derailleur, you must use the master link.
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I have used KMC brand chains faithfully for the last 24 years, keep up the good work!!!!
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These KMC X series chains work well. The X configuration provides easy shifting between cogs. The quick link makes chain easy to install. It doesn't matter which direction chain is installed. Durability is excellent. A good value at around ten to fifteen dollars each.
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Its a bike chain what can I say? It ain't pretty nor does it smell good. But it seems to be doing the job it was designed to do. It is holding up and still working after installing a week ago. Bike peddling much smoother and changing gears. Bike is being used 40 min. to work and 40 min. back daily so the chain is getting a workout. Not to mention the trips to grocery store.
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Excellent bicycle chains with nickel plate. Shift very smooth and quiet. Chain came with quick connection and released. However, I just connected it regularly without quick connection due to daily usages and sometimes long distances traveled. My last Shimano chains were last over 2500 miles (about 2, 1/2 years). Hopefully, this will last about 5000 miles. Will update after Tournaments from San Gabriel Valley River Trails to Seal Beach about 38 miles one way and return. I recommend this KMC X8 bike chains for smooth gearshift and affordable.
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this chain works great and outlast scram chain easily as I do not have to change the cassette Scram is for worn out cassette as it come in as 5 on park tool wear out as 8. KMC measures excellent for brand new scram cassette which are better than shimano brand as to CNC and weight.. thanks
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Title says it all ..been using KMC products on bicycles and mini bikes since the 1980s never had a problem..missing link makes chain replacement a snap litterly.
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Chain came prelubed. Size was correct. Came with one reusable fast link for installing. It would have been nice if a second link was included in case of breakage during use. Shipping was quick.
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Great for general use. Quick installation, smooth shifting, and good durability.
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