Nashbar labeled KMC chain

Any experience with the Nashbar 9 speed chain they have made by KMC?

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I've been using them for the last 2 1/2 years. They are strong and
durable. The quicklink that I've used that came with them is only used
to connect the chain. Once connected you'll need a chain tool to
disconnect it again. I use an SRAM powerlink to connect and disconnect
the chain. In my opinion KMC chains represent the best value for the
money and are in fact better quality built than the best known brands
out there. YMMV.

I've been using the *mart KMC $6 chains off and on for the past few
years on single speeds or internal hub bikes. No complaints except that
the heavy duty model is a bit noisy. I've had no problem reusing the
traditional master link, though it's probably a different design on the
shifty model.

I'd spend the extra four bucks and get the silver Sram. They're nice
and quiet and shift well. I don't doubt that the Nashbar chain is good
and am curious to how it is compared to the Sram.


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Quoth Kenny:

Once connected you'll need a chain tool to disconnect it again.

Actually, the 'quicklink' may be removed and re-installed. Simply
squeeze the pins of the link together with a pair of needle nose
pliers. I wouldn't do this too many times as this wears the retaining
nubs - although, under tension, the link will not come apart without
breaking.

D'ohBoy

wrote:
Any experience with the Nashbar 9 speed chain they have made by KMC?

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I guess I will try the Nashbar KMC 9 speed chain. I ordered the
recumbent chain. $15 less 20% is $12. 232 links. So its $6 per chain
for a standard bike.