KMC CHAIN 2014 CATALOG THE CHAINS TO DRIVE YOU FURTHER. Chain Global Link Local

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1 KMC CHAIN 2014 CATALOG THE CHAINS TO DRIVE YOU FURTHER 1 Chain Global Link Local

2 CHAIN LOCAL LINK GLOBAL 2014 Over three decades of pursuing perfection has made KMC Chain the most distinguished leader in the chain industry. KMC Chain is a celebrated pioneer of new technology, innovative coatings, and environmental protection. As champion innovators of bicycle chains, KMC Chain also excels in superior technology for motorcycle, automobile, and industrial chains. Automatic and state-of-the-art technical production chain manufacturing provides customers with the fastest and the most reliable services. All of our manufacturing plants have passed ISO9002 and ISO9001 standards of quality regulations. Since 2003, all of the KMC plants adopted the Toyota Production System (TPS), which represents superior standards and regulations for enhanced quality control. It is our creed to provide optimal service at the most appropriate time to successfully meet each and every demand from our customers. Robert Wu President 2

3 PROVIDING OPTIMAL SERVICE AT THE MOST APPROPRIATE TIME 3

4 NEW & NOTEWORTHY X2.0 COLLECTION Our highest pin power, stretch proof treated, mud shedding chains for your pursuit of perfection. Featuring our X-Bridge shape for smoother shifting and a lightweight design, these are truly Champion Chains. ONE FOR ALL One chain, infinite possibilities. Try the X11SL, X10SL or X9SL on Road, Mountain, or Cyclocross bikes works perfectly on your drivetrain system. SEE PRODUCT OVERVIEW SEE PRODUCT OVERVIEW EPT TECHNOLOGY The survivors of the 650 hour salt test are ready for your worst. KMC s Eco ProTeQ treatment DOUBLES THE RUST RESISTANCE compared to the RustBuster treatment. Enjoy a quieter ride, great performance, maximum rust resistance and a great look. Check out the Eco ProTeQ Technology on our X8EPT, X9EPT & the X10EPT. KMC CHAIN extra Be sure to check out all the chain accessories that KMC offers. We ve got the tools, chain checkers and chain lube to keep you pedaling. SEE PRODUCT OVERVIEW SEE PAGE 32 4

5 CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW P. 6 GET A QUICK GLANCE AT ALL OF OUR CHAINS & THEIR CONNECTORS MULTISPEED ROAD, MOUNTAIN, CYCLOCROSS P SPEED 9 10 SPEED 11 9 SPEED 14 8 SPEED 16 SPEED 1 SINGLESPEED BMX, TRACK, FIXED P. 19 1/2" x 1/8" 20 1/2" x 3/32" 26 1/2" x 3/16" 28 CONNECTORS P. 29 MISSING LINKS 29 OTHER CONNECTORS 30 extras P. 32 CHAIN CARE GUIDE P. 34 5

6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW MODEL Catalog Page Eco ProteQ Technology Rust-Buster Mid-Motor ebike X 2.0 COLLECTION Diamond Like Coating Full or Half Nickel Plated Ti-Nitride Gold Coating MissingLink 11 (CL555) MissingLink 10 (CL559R) [CL559CR (Campagnolo)] MissingLink 9 (CL566R) MissingLink I 6//8 (CL53R) MissingLink II 6//8 (CL51R) 11 SPEED X11SL 9 X11L SPEED X10SL 11 X10L 12 X10 Ti-N 13 X10EPT 13 X X10e 13 9 SPEED X9SL 14 X9L 14 X9EPT 15 X X Z99RB 15 X9e 15 8 SPEED X X //6 SPEED Z8 1 Z 1 Z2 1 Z51 18 Z51RB 18 Z50 18 Z33NP 18 Z

7 MODEL 1/2" x 1/8" X KK10NP 20 K10SL 21 K10 21 HL10L 22 HL10 22 Z510HX 24 Z510H H-NP H 25 Z Z410NP 23 Z410RB 25 S /2" x 3/32" X1 26 K810SL 26 K Z610HX 2 1/2" x 3/16" K H-NP H Catalog Page RUST-BUSTER Heavy Duty Ti-Nitride Gold Coating Nickel Plated Gold Color MissingLink X1 CL53 MissingLink KOOL-810 MissingLink KOOL-10 MissingLink X101 Spring Clip 1/8" Spring Clip 3/32" Bullet Pin (BP89) Spring Clip 415H

8 X11SL X10SL X9SL ROAD OR MOUNTAIN WORKS PERFECTLY ON YOUR DRIVETRAIN SYSTEM 8

9 11 SPEED X-SUPERLIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 5.5 mm Including MissingLink 11 (CL555) Top Performance COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING INNER PLATE CHAMFERING HOLLOW PIN SUPER LIGHT MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER & OUTER PLATES HIGHEST PIN POWER HIGH RIGIDITY DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X11 SL/DLC NEW! COLORS Blue, Red, Black WEIGHT Only 243 grams 116 Links X11SL x 116L, BK/Blue(DLC) DIAMOND LIKE COATING TRIPLE X-DURABILITY X11SL x 116L, BK/Red(DLC) X11SL x 116L, BK/BK(DLC) X11 SL NEW! COLORS Silver (Nickel Plated), Gold (Titanium Nitride Coated) WEIGHT Only 239 grams 116 Links 2X DOUBLE X-DURABILITY X11SL x 116L, TI Gold X11SL x 116L, CP 9

10 11 SPEED X-LIGHTWEIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 5.5 mm Including MissingLink 11 (CL555) COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING INNER PLATE CHAMFERING LIGHT HIGH RIGIDITY MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER PLATES HIGHEST PIN POWER DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X11 L NEW! COLORS Gold (Titanium Nitride), Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT Only 252 grams 116 Links X11L x 116L, TI Gold X11L x 116L, CP 10

11 10 SPEED X-SUPERLIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 5.88 mm Including MissingLink 10 (CL559R) COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING INNER PLATE CHAMFERING HOLLOW PIN SUPER LIGHT ECO SOLUTION MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER & OUTER PLATES HIGHEST PIN POWER HIGH RIGIDITY DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X10 SL/DLC COLORS Red, Black WEIGHT Super Light, only 25 grams 116 Links DIAMOND LIKE COATING X10SL x 116L, BK/Red (DLC) X10SL x 116L, BK/BK(DLC) X10 SL COLORS Pink Lady (Half Nickel Plated), Gold (Ti Nitride), Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT Super Light, only 252 grams (Pink Lady is 253g) 116 Links X10SL x 116L, Pink Lady X10SL x 116L, TI Gold X10SL x 116L, CP 11

12 10 SPEED X-LIGHTWEIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 5.88 mm Including MissingLink 10 (CL559) COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS 2X INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING DOUBLE X-DURABILITY LIGHT HIGH RIGIDITY MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER PLATES HIGHEST PIN POWER DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X10L COLORS Gold (Titanium Nitride), Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT Light, 20 grams 116 Links X10L x 116L, TI X10L x 116L, CP MORE THAN JUST CHAINS KMC EXTRAS OFFERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KEEP ON PEDALING SEE PAGE 32 12

13 10 SPEED X-SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 5.88 mm Including MissingLink 10 (CL559) COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT NON-DIRECTIONAL DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE HIGHEST PIN POWER MUSHROOMED RIVETING X10 TI-NITRIDE X10.93 High Performance COLOR Gold (Titanium Nitride) 116 Links Half Nickel Plated 116 Links X10 x 116L, TI Gold X10.93 x 116L, NP/dark silver X10EPT ECO PROTEQ NEW! X10e NEW! Eco ProTeQ treatment Extremely durable 650 SALT SPRAY TESTED SPECIAL DESIGN FOR MID-MOTOR e-bikes Top-Performance Double X-Durability Hi Pin Power Hi-Torsion Resistance Extreme tensile strength 136 links Includes CL559 non-reusable COLOR Silver polish X10 EPT x 116L X10e x 136L 13

14 9 SPEED X-SUPERLIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 6.6 mm Including MissingLink 9 COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS 2X INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING DOUBLE X-DURABILITY SUPER LIGHT HIGH RIGIDITY MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER & OUTER PLATES HOLLOW PIN DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X9 SL COLORS Gold (Titanium Nitride), Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT Only 22 grams X9SL x 116L, TI Gold X9SL x 116L, CP X9SL x 116L, Pink Lady X-LIGHTWEIGHT SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 6.6 mm Including MissingLink 9 COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS 2X INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING DOUBLE X-DURABILITY LIGHT MUD SHEDDING DESIGN HOLLOW INNER PLATES DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE HIGH RIGIDITY X9L COLORS Gold (Titanium Nitride), Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT Only 292 grams X9L x 116L, TI Gold X9L x 116L, CP 14

15 9 SPEED X9.99 X-SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" PIN LENGTH 6.6 mm Including MissingLink 9 COMPATIBLE WITH SHIMANO, SRAM AND CAMPAGNOLO DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT X9.93 DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE MUSHROOMED RIVETING High Performance 116 Links Half Nickel Plated 116 Links X9.99 x 116L, Silver X9.93 x 116L, NP/dark silver X9EPT ECO PROTEQ NEW! X9e NEW! Eco ProTeQ treatment 650 SALT SPRAY TESTED X9 EPT x 116L SPECIAL DESIGN FOR MID-MOTOR e-bikes Hi-Torsion Resistance Top-Performance Extreme tensile strength Double X-Durability Includes CL566 Hi Pin Power non-reusable Silver polish 136 links Z-SERIES X9e x 136L SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" Z99RB COMPATIBLE WITH 9 SPD DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS Z BRIDGE SHAPE Z99RBx116L, Anti-Rust 15

16 8 SPEED X-SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" PIN LENGTH.3mm Including MissingLink I (CL53R) COMPATIBLE WITH 8-SPEED DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE MUSHROOMED RIVETING INTERNAL GEAR HUB X8.99 X8.93 Full Nickel Plated 116 Links Half Nickel Plated 116 Links X L, Silver X L, NP/dark silver KMC created the U-Link program to feature talented bike mechanics and gather knowledge. Share tech tips and win KMC swag! ENTER TO WIN on the KMC U-LINK website ulink. 16

17 8//6 SPEED Z-SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" COMPATIBLE WITH 8 SPEED DRIVE TRAIN SYSTEMS Z BRIDGE SHAPE INTERNAL GEAR HUB INNER PLATE CHAMFERING Z8 Z PIN LENGTH.3 mm WEIGHT 290 grams PIN LENGTH.3 mm For -Speed 116 Links STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT Z8x116L, Silver, HG gear Zx116L, NP/dark silver, HG gear Z2 PIN LENGTH.1 mm For -Speed Extremely durable MUSHROOMED RIVETING Z2Sx116L, Gray 1

18 8//6 SPEED Z-SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" Including MissingLink INNER & OUTER PLATE CHAMFERING Z51 Z51RB RUST-BUSTER 116 Links PIN LENGTH.1 mm Z BRIDGE SHAPE Rust Buster PIN LENGTH.1 mm 116 Links Z BRIDGE SHAPE Z51x116L, BLACK Z51RBx116L, Anti Rust Z50 Z33 Extremely durable PIN LENGTH.3 mm Z50x116L, BLACK Silver is Full Nickel Plated PIN LENGTH.3 mm 116 Links Z33x116L, BLACK Z33NPx116L, SILVER 18

19 WHEN FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION STRONG, LIGHT, 100% RACE X1 X810SL K810 19

20 1/2"x 1/8" HIGH PERFORMANCE SIZE 1/2" x 1/8" PIN LENGTH 8.0 mm Including Connector INNER PLATE CHAMFERING TRIPLE X-DURABILITY LIGHT ANTI-DROP DESIGN MUSHROOMED RIVETING HOLLOW INNER PLATES BUSHINGLESS DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE X101 COLORS Gold, Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT 252 grams X101x112L, Gold X101x112L, Silver KOOL SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" INNER PLATE CHAMFERING TRIPLE X-DURABILITY LIGHT ANTI-DROP DESIGN MUSHROOMED RIVETING HOLLOW INNER PLATES BUSHINGLESS DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE KK10NP (KOOL KNIGHT) COLORS Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT 252 grams Extreme BMX Sports design Winner IF Gold Award Winner Reddot Design Award Winner KK10 x 112L, Silver (Kool Knight) 20

21 1/2"x 1/8" K10SL KOOL SERIES (CONTINUED) Special Dynamic Configuration Plate Stretch-proof Hollow Pin COLORS Gold (Titanium Nitride), Silver, Red, Blue, White, Black 100 Links Light Weight K10SLx100L, TI, GOLD K10SLx100L, SILVER K10SL-REDx100L K10SL-BLUEx100L K10SL-WHITEx100L K10SL-BLACKx100L K10 Special Dynamic Configuration Plate Heavy Duty Structure COLORS Shiny Blue, Shiny Green, Shiny Purple, Shiny Red, Rasta, Black/Silver 112 Links K10 SHINY BLUE K10 SHINY GREEN K10 SHINY PURPLE K10 SHINY RED K10-112L, Rasta K10-112L, NP/BLK 21

22 1/2"x 1/8" HALF LINK SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 1/8" Including Bullet Pin COMPATIBLE WITH FREESTYLE BMX TRACK & FIXED GEAR HL10L INNER PLATE CHAMFERING LIGHT HALF LINK DESIGN COLORS Gold (Brass Plated), White, Green, Black WEIGHT 252 grams HL10Lx100L, GOLD HOLLOW PIN HL10Lx100L, WHITE HL10Lx100L, GREEN HL10Lx100L, BLACK HL10 COLOR Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT 252 grams HL10NPx100L, Silver 22

23 1/2"x 1/8" COLOR SERIES Z410 SIZE 1/2" x 1/8" COLORS Gold, Silver (Nickel Plated), Orange, Painted Black, Red, Blue, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow, Green 112 Links Z410x112L, GOLD Z410x112L, SILVER NP Z410x112L, Orange Z410x112L, Painted Black Z410x112L, RED Z410x112L, BLUE Z410x112L, PINK Z410x112L, PURPLE Z410x112L, WHITE Z410x112L, Yellow Z410x112L, GREEN 3 23

24 1/2"x 1/8" HEAVY DUTY SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 1/8" Including Connector ANTI-DROP DESIGN STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT MUSHROOMED RIVETING Z510HX COLORS Silver (Nickel Plated), Rainbow Long Life 112 Links Z510HX-112L, Silver Z510HX Rainbow-112L 4 Z510H COLORS Red/Black, White/Black, Yellow/Black, Orange/Black, USA, Italy, Germany, France Long Life 112 Links Z510H Red/Black-112L Z510H White/Black-112L Z510H Yellow/Black-112L Z510H Orange/Black-112L Z510H USA-112L Z510H Italy-112L Z510H Germany-112L Z510H France-112L 5

25 1/2"x 1/8" HEAVY DUTY SERIES (CONTINUED) 410H COLORS Silver (Nickel Plated), Black 98 Links BUSHINGLESS #410H-NPx98L, Silver #410Hx98L, BLACK ANTI-RUST SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" Including Connector ANTI-DROP DESIGN Z410RB COLOR Silver 112 Links Z410RBx112L, Anti Rust S10 COLOR Silver Silent action Stainless Steel 114 Links S10-114L, Stainless steel 25

26 1/2"x 3/32" HIGH PERFORMANCE SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" Including Connector 2X INNER PLATE CHAMFERING DOUBLE X-DURABILITY DOUBLE X BRIDGE SHAPE MUSHROOMED RIVETING X1 COLOR Silver (Full Nickel Plated) 96 Links X1x96L, Silver (single speed) KOOL SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" 100 Links Including Connector INNER PLATE CHAMFERING ANTI-DROP DESIGN HEAVY DUTY STRUCTURE SPECIAL DYNAMIC K CONFIGURATION K810SL COLORS Silver (Full Nickel Plated) WEIGHT 320 grams K810SL-100L, SILVER K810 COLORS Rasta, Black/Silver (Nickel Plated) WEIGHT 252 grams K L, NP/BLK MUSHROOMED RIVETING K L, Rasta 26

27 1/2"x 3/32" HEAVY DUTY SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/32" Including Connector STRETCH PROOF TREATMENT ANTI-DROP DESIGN HEAVY DUTY STRUCTURE MUSHROOMED RIVETING Z610HX COLORS Silver, Blue/Black, Red/Black, White/Black WEIGHT Only 239 grams 96 Links, Silver 112 Links Z610HX-112L, Silver Z610HX-96L, Blue/BK Z610HX-96L, Red/BK Z610HX-96L, White/BK 2

28 1/2"x 3/16" K910 KOOL SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 11/128" Including Connector INNER PLATE CHAMFERING ANTI-DROP DESIGN SPECIAL DYNAMIC K CONFIGURATION MUSHROOMED RIVETING SUPER DUTY COLOR Black/Silver 98 Links K910 x 98L, Silver HEAVY DUTY SERIES SIZE 1/2" x 3/16" Including Connector BUSHING CONSTRUCTION 415H COLORS Black, Silver (Full Nickel Plated) 98 Links #415Hx98L, BLACK SUPER DUTY #415H-NPx98L,Silver 415 COLOR Black Industrial 110 Links #415x110L, BLACK 28

29 CONNECTORS MISSINGLINKS 11, 10, 9, 8 & -SPEED 11 SPEED M/L-11 CL555 Compatible with 11 speed chains 10 SPEED M/L-10R CL559R Compatible with 10 speed chains MissingLink MissingLink-10R 10 SPEED M/L-10CR CL559CR Compatible with Campagnolo 10 Speed Chains 9 SPEED M/L-9 CL566R Reusable 9 speed chain connector Pin Length: 6.6 mm MissingLink-10CR (Campy 10 SPD) MISSINGLINK II CL551R Reusable 8 speed & below connector Pin Length:.1 mm Compatible with KMC Z2, Z51, and Z51RB chain models MissingLink-9 (6.6 mm) MISSINGLINK I CL53R Reusable 8 speed & below connector Pin Length:.3 mm Compatible with KMC X8,Z8,Z, and Z33, Z50 chain models MissingLink II,.1 mm MissingLink,.3 mm MISSINGLINK KOOL-810 NON-Reusable K Dynamic Structure Compatible with KMC K810SL & K810 chains 100 Pcs/Pack MISSINGLINK KOOL-10 NON-Reusable K Dynamic Structure Pin Length: 9.3 mm Compatible with KMC K10SL & K10 chains 100 Pcs/Pack MissingLink-KOOL, CL MissingLink-KOOL, CL10 29

30 CONNECTORS 1/8" MASTERLINK BULLET PIN NON-Reusable Pin Type For KMC KK10 & HL10 chains Z410-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC Z410 chains Bullet Pin, 6 PCS/CARD Z410-CL, 100 PCS/PACK Z410NP-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type Nickel Plated Z410RB-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type Anti-Rust Coating Z410NP-CL, 100PCS/PACK Z410RB-CL 410H-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC Z410 chains 410H-NP NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC #410H-NP & #410H chains Nickel Plated Heavy Duty Structure H-C/L,100PCS/PACK Z510HX-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC Z510HX, Z510H, K10, & K10SL chains Z510HX-C/L H-NP-C/L 3/32" MASTERLINK Z610HX-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC Z610HX, K810, & K810SL chains Z610HX-C/L

31 CONNECTORS 3/16" MASTERLINK 415H-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type For KMC #415H & #415H-NP chains 415H-NP-CL NON-Reusable Spring Clip Type Nickel Plated For KMC #415H-NP & #415H chains H-C/L, 100 PCS/PACK 415H-NP-C/L,100 PCS/ PACK OFFSET LINK 415-OL NON-Reusable Riveted Type 415H-OL NON-Reusable Cotter Type Heavy Duty Structure OL 415H-OL Z51-OL NON-Reusable Riveted Type Z410-OL NON-Reusable Riveted Type For 1/8" single speed chains Z51-OL, 100 PCS/PACK Z410-OL, 100PCS/PACK K10NP-OL NON-Reusable Riveted Type For KMC K10 & K10SL chains K10NP-OL 31

32 extras KMC CHAIN LUBE Includes 120ml chain lube and brush KMC Chain Lube is a professional chain oil with excellent lubrication and anti-corrosion capabilities for all bicycle chains Extend the life of your chain while reducing drivetrain noise Chain Lube Pro (120ml) MISSINGLINK CLOSER Pliers for closing the MissingLink Works without damaging the chains Easily close the MissingLink correctly and efficiently MISSINGLINK OPENER Pliers for opening the MissingLink Works without damaging the chains Easily open the MissingLink to remove and maintain your chain ML Connector(Closer) ML Remover(Opener) 32

33 extras REVERSIBLE CHAIN TOOL Perfect tool for cutting your new chain to its required length Easy to carry Reversible Pin Used to disassemble chains from singlespeed to 11 speed chains Reversible Chain Tool DIGITAL CHAIN CHECKER The most accurate tool for checking your chain s elongation Quickly gives you information about your chain s condition Measures up to 2.5mm elongation Fits all chains including 11 speed Handy electronic device Digital Chain Checker 33

34 CHAIN CARE GUIDE INTRODUCTION There are many different applications, treatments and qualities involved in the seemingly simple chain. This simple chain consisting of roughly 650 single parts is probably one of the most important, hi- tech and crucial parts of your bike. When it functions well you are not aware of its existence, but when there is something wrong, you will be displeased with the loss of performance, the noise, or even worse, a breakage. Here are some tips for maintenance and usage that will help you prolong the chain s life and improve its performance. FOR MORE CHAIN GUIDES VISIT US AT KMCCHAIN.US WHEN TO PERFORM CHAIN MAINTENANCE Maintenance depends on the conditions you ride in; wet and muddy conditions prompt a more intensive schedule than dry and asphalt conditions. INDICATORS TO WATCH OUT FOR Reduction of shifting function Chain-Suck (chain sticking to your front chain wheel) Squeaking or Rattling noises from the drive-train (chain is too dry). NEW CHAIN CARE Your new chain will usually feel sticky on the outside. This is due to the residues of the high-grease which is used during assembly. Remove this grease from the outside of the chain with a thin liquid cleaner (no aggressive degreaser!), lubricate the rollers, and remove the excess lubricant with a rag. FOR ROAD USE inspect your chain at least once every month or every 250 kilometers (150 miles). FOR OFF-ROAD USE inspect your chain at least once every 100 kilometers (60 miles). 34

35 CHAIN CARE GUIDE CLEANING Clean the chain with a dry cloth. To remove heavy dirt or sand, use a brush (which is supplied in each KMC Chain Lube Pro pack). For particularly dirty chains use lukewarm water with a mild detergent or a rag soaked with light oil. Also clean the sprockets, front changer and derailleur pulleys every time to clean your chain. If you open the chain to clean it, clean the MissingLink and the open ends very carefully. Lubricate the pins of the MissingLink/Connector before reconnecting. After cleaning and reassembly always check your chain is functioning properly before riding. LUBRICATION Make sure you are using the appropriate lubricant, we recommend the original KMC Chain Lube. Lubricate the chain every time you clean it, scrub it, or wash it with any solvent (the usage of solvent is not recommended!) Before lubricating, make sure the chain is dry Use a lubricant which initially penetrates the chain s bearing, and then turns sticky or dry. In this way you can reach the chain parts which are most sensitive to wear In order to avoid a build-up of excess grease, try to apply it on the critical places only, like the rollers. Applying grease there helps to reduce chain wear and noise Apply just enough grease on the rest of the chain to prevent rust Remove excess grease from the outside of the chain In the case of derailleur bikes: pay attention to the derailleur pulleys, chainrings and cassette sprockets. Use the same principle as above for maintaining and lubricating them. After lubricating, use a dry cloth to remove excess grease from the chain s outside, this prevents attracting excessive amounts of dirt and dust. Before re-connecting your chain, clean the chain s ends and inner bearings of chain ends, to make sure no dirt remains there. After cleaning, and before applying the connecting link, apply grease inside and onto the connector s pins. DON'TS Never use acidic or alkaline cleaners (anti-rust solvent). These will damage the chain and can lead to breakage. Never use aggressive degreasers - they will remove the high-grease from the pins. This grease is inserted during production to help protect your chain from wear. Without this grease, dirt will be able to penetrate the chain which reduces chain life dramatically! In addition, these agents are also harmful to the environment. Keep the same principles when using a chain cleaning device. These can often contain solvents that can damage your chain. If you use wax, we never recommend degreasing the chain completely. FOR MORE CHAIN INFORMATION For extensive care tips, check out our consumer KMC Chain Guide, which is available from your wholesaler. You can also find resources for viewing and downloading here: /guide-type/chain-guides/ We test our chains again and again so that you can have confidence in our products. We are convinced that you will be satisfied with our chains. FOR ALL YOUR CHAIN RESOURCES VISIT KMCCHAIN.US 35

36 2014 Chain Global Link Local KMC Chain American Corp. 113 Lindbergh Court La Verne, CA 9150 US P F For information on products in this catalog