KMC X-9SL Superlight Chain

This my third X-9SL. I keep 2 chains and rotate them out. Finally wore one out but took over a thousand miles. Never had problem, these ma be light but they are stong and reliable!

Pros: Strong, light,comes with the quick link

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 06, 2012
Reviewed by: Martin., California

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Worth the money, my favorite chains. Perfect shits with either SRAM or Shimano cassettes, last a long time.

Super easy to install with the missing link.

Cost more than some, but they don't break like SRAM chains.

Pros: Durable, light, perfect performance, great looks.

Cons: Expensive.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 07, 2012
Reviewed by: Matt K., Pennsylvania

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I'm using it with sram and this is my second one. The first one i used for over 2 years.

Pros: Lightweight, pretty strong chain, gold

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 25, 2012
Reviewed by: Tiago K., Florida

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This chain is LIGHT! Throw in that its stronger than most chains, and it is my go to chain from now on.

Pros: Strong, Light

Cons: price

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 09, 2012
Reviewed by: Brandon P., Oregon

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KMC X-9SL Superlight Chain

I race xc and after trying Shimano and Srams best I tried this KMC chain. This is the best and lighties chain I have ever used.

Pros: Very light, shifts very well.

Cons: Must lube often.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 12, 2012
Reviewed by: terry g., California

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light build for sure can feel the difference between there 9.99 chain.i tend to be hard on chains and have this set up on my xc bike would recomend for xc racing and xc trail

Pros: light and comes in gold

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 09, 2011
Reviewed by: scott m., California

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Lightweight Chain

This is the lightest chain I have found, perfect for weight weenies. It does require repeated cleaning to keep lube and dirt from building up in all the holes which can defeat the lightweight aspect. I have had two of these fail on the trail.

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Expensive and difficult to keep clean. Not as durable as SRAM or Shimano

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 16, 2011
Reviewed by: LT, California

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A viable alternative to Shimano

Works fine, is lighter and cheaper (than Shimano).
Quicklink is especially nice when you want to simply take the chain off.

Pros: Price, quality. These are the only chains I buy anymore.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 09, 2011
Reviewed by: cam o., Alberta

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Hollow pins and plates! Make for a light chain if you really care about weight. Comes in blingy gold if you're vain. The included quick link make for easy installation.

Pros: quick link included, light weight, gold!

Cons: pricey for a chain

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 02, 2011
Reviewed by: Ranier D., Armed Forces Europe, Middle East, Africa, Canada

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Chain is very light and have not experienced and shifting degradation. Seems to be wearing well. Missing link connection makes installation super easy. I would buy a couple extra missing links so you have them when you need them

Pros: super light. Wears good and shifts good.

Cons: kinda expensive, but not really compared to xtr/ hollow pin sram

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 10, 2011
Reviewed by: andrew t., Texas

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I use three of these chains linked together on my recumbent trike. Immediately noticed a smoother chain-line and crisper shifting. A bit more of a hassle to clean but not a big deal considering. A great chain!

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 17, 2011
Reviewed by: Robert H., Oregon

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light and strong. Shift as well as xtr chain

Pros: light weight

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 21, 2011
Reviewed by: joon k., California

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really light and hasn't broken, but doesn't seem to shift as well as my sram chains.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 11, 2011
Reviewed by: Laerzio C., Alberta

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chain seemed to be pretty strong,looked really cool, but did not seem to be as quiet as sram chains, but i was using it on sram xo drivechain

Pros: gold looks cool, seems to hold up good, pretty strong chain

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 03, 2011
Reviewed by: Ricky P., Oklahoma

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Lightweight, smooth shifting

Using on both Shimano and SRAM drivetrains. Shifts smoothly and durable enough for trail/AM use.

Pros: Very light weight
Good price to performance ratio
High bling factor
Easy to remove and clean with Missing Links

Cons: holes tend to gunk up

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 24, 2011
Reviewed by: Reyhan F., Arizona

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Lightweight Chain

Used on my single speed. Works fine. My first KMC chain. Seems well made from what I can tell so far. I haven't had any issues, breaks, etc.

Pros: Weight, nicely made.

Cons: None so far.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Nathan G., California

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super light chain

If you're into saving weight then this is a good buy.

Pros: light weight
pretty durable

Cons: gets dirty very easily

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 02, 2011
Reviewed by: Dylan E., Washington

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A really nice chain, excellent KMC quality. shifts great.

Pros: Light as can be
Looks really cool

Cons: Gets dirty, hollow bits get clogged with lube & grime
Gold finish wears quickly

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 24, 2011
Reviewed by: Charles G., Washington

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Sweet chain

Put this chain on this summer. Awsome, no wear,

Pros: Light, Looks good, smooth, shifts well

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 31, 2010
Reviewed by: mike s., Illinois

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I have used this chain on 2 different bikes and had great success. I have tried many chains, and this chain is at the top of my heap. Its light, not too expensive for its weight and always worked. It lasted longer them my Dura Ace chain, but not as long as a hollow pin Sram chain I tried. But this chain cost less. I haven't tried the gold version which is supposed to last longer. I used this on a Shimano drivetrain.

Pros: Light, affordable for an SL chain, and never had any problems.

Cons: Didn't last as long as my Sram

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Brian K., Oregon

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Light and strong

One of the lightest chains available. Service life isn`t the longest but that comes with the minimalist design.

Pros: Very Light.

Cons: KMC powerlink almost impossible to separate by hand.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 01, 2010
Reviewed by: collin b., Washington

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Great lightweight chain!

I have several of these chains installed on various bikes, and have run the 9 speed chain with an 8 speed setup with no issues. This is the lightest chain I've used and I've had zero problems with it.

Pros: - durable - I've never broken one
- comes with a split link - no need for those lame Shimano chain pins
- easy to remove and clean
- haven't yet notices any stretching

Cons: - not sure why KMC even bothers with the gold colored chains

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 14, 2010
Reviewed by: Doug B., Virginia

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Simply the pimpest, lightest and most reliable 9 speed chain that one can buy. Also best ratio of price to performance to longevity.

Pros: Lighter, stronger, lasts longer than the other brands

Cons: Quite pricy for a chain but no more than SRAM XO or Shimano XTR equivalent.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 01, 2010
Reviewed by: Andrew R., British Columbia

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like the name says , its SUPERLIGHT. i can really feel the differance compared to a standard 9sp.chain . nice finish , looks trick, shifts smooth & crisp

Pros: very, very ,light chain . high quality

Cons: no

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 19, 2010
Reviewed by: Steven K., Hawaii

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I've had no problems using this on my DH bike. It's lightweight and the best part is it's gold and doesnt look like everyone elses bike rusted chain. I've used all kinds of SRAM chains and so far I've been very happy with this one.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Scott Z., California

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