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KMC has become synonymous with bike chains and offers high quality chains for nearly any bike setup. Designed to work with SRAM, Shimano or Campy setups, KMC chains are a popular replacement or upgrade and also offer a variety of attractive color schemes. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Aurora color option which adds an eye-catching oil-slick finish. The Aurora finish is available in the 10, 11 and 12 speed options, but we specifically have the $65 X11 version. The X11 chain uses KMC’s symmetric double x-bridge design for strength and a nickel plating for stiffness and protection. To improve shift performance the X11 chains offer inner and outer chamfering. KMC offers multiple tiers of chains from the pricey DLC series down to e-bike specific E series. The X series is one of the most popular options and offers a variety of color options and sub-variations. We have the standard 11-speed compatible X11 which uses solid pins and plates compared to the lighter hollow X11 SL (i.e. super light) and the X11 E11 (i.e. extra light) variations. Currently, the Aurora color option is only available in the standard X chains with the lighter options limited to silver or gold. Visually, it’s easy to identify the KMC chains as the chain links of the X-Bridge technology which engraved “X” markers on each link. The X11 chains are also symmetric which means they are non-directional and can be quickly and easily installed on a bike. Each chain is precisely manufactured with specific chamfering on each link to ensure smooth shifting on any bike drivetrain setup. One of the most popular features of KMC chains are the Missing Link quick connectors. These are special links that have a latch design that slide into place to secure chains together. It makes installing and removing chains far easier than removing specific pins on a chain. The X11 chain comes with the re-usable variation of the Missing Link connectors which according to KMC can be used 3-5 times. With the removable design it’s easy to remove the chain from the bike for cleaning or doing wax coating for a deep clean... ... Read the full review @ ~ 00:00 Intro 00:10 Unboxing Specs 02:04 Fit Finish 04:00 On The Bike 05:46 The Final Score ~ Visit Our Website - Follow Us On Instagram - ~ KMC - ~
