Is KMC made in China?
KMC Group was founded in Taiwan by Charles Wu in 1977, and entered the Chinese domestic market in 1989. KMC is currently the largest bicycle chain supplier globally with the ability to manufacture in both Taiwan and China and selling in over 130 countries.
Are 11 and 12-speed chains the same?
11-speed chains are simply too wide for 12-speed cassettes and create rubbing. The result is poor shifting, including ghost shifting, and premature wear of the components.
What is KMC X8?
KMC X8 for 6-7-8 Speed Chain The best chain for the entry bikes with 6 speed, 7 speed or 8 speed rear derailleur system. The chain can shift flawlessly between each cog providing the best smooth cycling experience. Non directional. Links: 116. Double X bridge shape for super fast and smooth shifting.
How can you tell a fake KMC chain?
In most cases the outer plates of the counterfeit chains have no chamfering or just different. Also, the printing on the box is different. We can tell if we get good pictures of the chain and of the packaging, both front and rear side.
Where are Ybn chains made?
YBN, headquartered in Taiwan, production bases located in Taiwan and Vietnam.
Can you put a 12 speed cassette on a 11 speed hub?
The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can’t be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.
How many links can an 11 speed chain have?
The 11 speed Shimano comes with 116 links.
Will 8 speed chain work with 9 speed cassette?
Yep, it’ll be absolutely fine. Should work fine, the differenec in width of an eight and nine speed chain is minimal. You may have a problem with the chain not seating on the chainrings. Chains, sprockets and chainrings all wear at the same rate, if you replace one of these items there is a chance they just wont ‘fit’.
What size is 8 speed chain?
Symmetrical vs asymmetrical chains
| Chain no. of speeds | Outer width in mm |
|---|---|
| All 7-speed | 7.3 |
| All 8-speed | 7.1 |
| All 9-speed | 6.5 – 6.7 |
| 10-speed old Campagnolo | 6.2 |