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I don't even care that it's lighter... 🤥 KMC Gold! 

Rides of Japan
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Yeah, this is totally unrelated to me adding 8 grams with the new bottom bracket, I decided to try out something that I wanted to try for quite a while... I might be a bit lighter than what it replaces, but who cares? 🤩
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@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Correction: seems like I must have mixed up the Japanese price for the normal X11SL with the x11sl DLC, so the normal x11sl gold can be found for around the ¥8000 mark on amazon japan. Apologies for any confusion 🙇‍♂️ Thanks for pointing that out Chris Alvis!
@area4race
@area4race 5 лет назад
nice thanks
@NARUdaARC
@NARUdaARC 5 лет назад
Wow.. ¥8000 for an X11SL gold is a ripoff. In my country I could get them for something less than ¥5000. I believe aliexpress also do ship them to Japan. A very good set of chain, I use these for every bike I own.
@Simon-Simon-Simon
@Simon-Simon-Simon 5 лет назад
there great chains even comparing to campagnolo they last and quiet I use cheaper SL silver for mountainbike
@weberrong
@weberrong 5 лет назад
I like your film, it is really interesting. I used X10SL gold in Taiwan for many years, it is good especially in looking. You can easily find KMC X11SL or X10SL golds on Yahoo bid, Taiwan and price will be the same in physical store. Since this stuff is manufactured in Taiwan, price on the internet is around NT$1,300 which is about ¥4,400. Humm....the distributer in Japan really knows how to make money. If you have the chance to visit Taiwan, let's say the Taipei cycle show, do not forget to bring some back to Japan.
@aajohnsoutube
@aajohnsoutube 3 года назад
Always check both Amazon.com and amazon.jp.co. Often the “secondary sellers” will sell to the other countries.
@richfi9576
@richfi9576 5 лет назад
bling! Your video making skills are about at commercial TV grade now. Excellent.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Hehe, don't know about that, but much appreciated! 🙏
@PerfDayToday
@PerfDayToday 5 лет назад
Rich Fi agreed!!
@DavidJKM
@DavidJKM 5 лет назад
@@ridesofjapan Well you're definitely doing something right. I just watched a 10 minute video about a type of bicycle chain that I already have.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
@@DavidJKM Don't know if I should say "Thanks" or "Sorry".... so, thanks and sorry! 😅
@Advcrazy
@Advcrazy 5 лет назад
Totally are!!
@sylpascale7673
@sylpascale7673 5 лет назад
I have been using these KMC chains for 8 years and I really like them. I like to keep my chain really clean and it is really easy with this gold chain as you can easily see when there is even the slightest buildup of grease on it. I enjoy your videos......thanks.
@gplama
@gplama 5 лет назад
That 80s music for the chain b-roll. YES! THUMBS UP!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Nothing beats the 80s! 💖
@antonlasy7501
@antonlasy7501 5 лет назад
song name pls!!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
@@antonlasy7501 Sunstorm - ELFL
@antonlasy7501
@antonlasy7501 5 лет назад
@@ridesofjapan YEEEEEEES!!!!
@ketjuariittaa
@ketjuariittaa 5 лет назад
Lama 3:22
@FrankNolf
@FrankNolf 5 лет назад
One of the best cycling channels😂, instant like
@emmanueltsI5
@emmanueltsI5 4 года назад
I would never have thought having a smile by watching a video about a chain.. Great editing, music, humour and info. Well done man! Keep it up :)
@omerfurtun4115
@omerfurtun4115 5 лет назад
FYI I had one of those chains (silver) snap during a climb only after 300 km use (still had the factory lube); and it had 3 more cracked plates ready to snap. KMC sent me a new one free of charge after I documented the failure with photos. Didn't even had to send the chain to them. I would recommend very gentle chemicals for cleaning and no degreasers (maybe automotive brake cleaner applied to a rag for wiping only - no dipping). My hypothesis is that degreasers tend to dry up the metal too much, then the lube you apply doesn't penetrate deep enough. Manufacturers say you cannot apply lube to some areas so the factory lube (which is applied ring-by-ring while assembling the chain) is best kept as much and as long as possible in the rollers.
@dsmhiggins67
@dsmhiggins67 2 года назад
Unless you’re degreasing with hydrofluoric acid cracking plates suggests a serious material problem
@rpiian
@rpiian Год назад
HAH - I saw this chain on sale at REI and I was like yep, I don't even care if I just bought a new chain for my build - MUST BUY
@khazza930
@khazza930 5 лет назад
It still looks like magic to me seeing gears shifting!
@andrewb6541
@andrewb6541 5 лет назад
Best Gold chain I can recommend is the YBN Gold chain....quieter than KMC and about the same price, cheaper than a Dura Ace here in Oz...love the dedication on these vids - amazing!!!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Cheers mate 🙏
@MoxyDave
@MoxyDave 4 года назад
I have the same chain on my old Giant NRS-C1. When I asked my local mechanic about finding a Gold chain, he just kind of looked at me like "wtf bro?" but he found it and I LOVE IT. (yes, I have a mechanic 'cause homey ain't got time for that!)
@Dezenaamisnietbeschikbaar
@Dezenaamisnietbeschikbaar 5 лет назад
the sketch as an intro was really nice!
@BuexxTM
@BuexxTM 5 лет назад
Loving your videos. Your intros are becoming a piece of art!
@AdrienGirod
@AdrienGirod 5 лет назад
You just keep increasing the quality of the shots, always thrilled to see a new video pop-up. Instant like of course.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
🙏
@JDRVP
@JDRVP 2 года назад
It ain't the thing without the Bling! Got the same chain on my red BMC SLR01 with Specialized Turbo Cottons. It really pops with the red frame and gumwall tires!
@larrywhite8590
@larrywhite8590 5 лет назад
Now I want a gold chain to go with my blue bike and gold pedals. Thanks! :-p
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Larry White sounds like a no brainer ;)
@richcole3931
@richcole3931 5 лет назад
My favorite video of yours by far. It's a piece of art. So many layers:)
@SkarTisu
@SkarTisu 5 лет назад
The TiN coating is slightly slicker than uncoated metal as well. No clue how many watts you save. It's probably not many, but it's something if you're chasing marginal gains.
@larshalstrom3223
@larshalstrom3223 5 лет назад
I like the gold chain with the blue frame. Reminds me of SWEDEN!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
jag vill leva jag vill dö i norden! 🇸🇪 (Fast jag Lever i Japan ett tag till hehe)
@havinganap
@havinganap 4 года назад
Saw this a few months ago, and when I started a new build a few weeks ago, it is deliciously beautiful and inaggre weight be dammed it's HOT looking. Thanks for the tip!
@tinman7551
@tinman7551 5 лет назад
two weeks between videos !! omg I almost fainted from holding my breath. I thought you'd flow off a bridge attached to the business end of a mavic drone. :D wonderful Video as always keep them coming !!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
CF O'Sullivan sorry mate... this is about the time I need now 😔 (riding come before making videos 😎) Cheers!
@luisvega903
@luisvega903 5 лет назад
Gold Titanium Nitride is life!!
@11robotics
@11robotics 5 лет назад
A Shimano chain will indeed be rusty as hell after leaving it uncleaned for a week inside a plastic bag. A KMC one, on the other hand, mostly likely won't. That being said, after swearing by KMC chains in the past 10 years for this exact reason, I also realised recently that Shimano chains on Shimano gears are far more silent than KMC ones. Priorities, priorities...
@Davepool_TF-69
@Davepool_TF-69 5 лет назад
It's pretty easy and super duper cheap to make your own wax lube. I made what I think will be a lifetime supply of it in an old rice cooker =). Best stuff I've ever used.
@JEstr357
@JEstr357 3 года назад
This guy made me fall in love with blue bikes (used to love red bikes), now I want a gold chain on mine
@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366
Just come across your channel, subscribed and watched this video. Well, good to see that I am not the only one to have a T40 on my road bike. This comes really handy at the end of long tides when you have to go over hills.
@Davepool_TF-69
@Davepool_TF-69 5 лет назад
LMAO. One of your funniest intro's to date.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
David Schroeder 🥺😉
@Fosg8n
@Fosg8n Год назад
3 parts of parrafin, 1 part of fresh engine oil. Clean lube from new chain, melt parrafin mix, dip chain for 15 mins, take out, wipe and leave to cool down. Enjoy smooth and extremely clean ride. Repeat every 400 km.
@lilth501
@lilth501 4 года назад
Yeah one of the teams in the Tour Down Under was using the these kmc gold chain which looks really cool so I've started using them as well had absolutely no problems performance is very good. Once you oil the chain they get very grey in colour slight negative the beautiful gold lustre is no longer there
@user-cx2bk6pm2f
@user-cx2bk6pm2f Год назад
I did my first ride on a Squirt applied chain. It seemed noticeably smoother, or slicker, or something. We'll see how long it lasts, but so far I like it!
@kimrice394
@kimrice394 5 лет назад
I’ve broken one chain. One of my first legit bikes as an adult, Spec. Camber. Going up the last hill on the last lap of a 3hr XC race😒. Totally due to non-maintenance! Learned my lesson!
@WKG111
@WKG111 5 лет назад
Gold looks GREAT!
@DrJRMCFC
@DrJRMCFC 5 лет назад
I run Campag super record on my road bike and so have to go through the pain of installing a campag record chain with a very expensive campag chain tool. I thought i would try the KMC gold SL chain for a change and i thought it was amazingly simple to put on and it looked great. However, in my experience it was very noisy in comparison to the campag chain and the changing was not as smooth (please note it was a new chain on a new block). I recently put on another new cassette with a granny gear for mountainous granfondos in Italy and stuck on a campag chain. The difference was huge. Just my personal experience and I notice you don’t have any noise issues. The chain doesn’t stay gold for very long once you put lube on it and it picks up some dust and it looks like the nitride layer will wear off relatively quickly and it won’t be gold at all. I stuck a 9 speed kmc gold chain on a single speed i built up (3/32 chain ring so it works perfectly) and i’m really happy with it although it is a little noisy.
@bengt_axle
@bengt_axle 5 лет назад
I use a Wipperman with my Campag (10 sp.) chain and it works well (just as good as the original Campy link). With Squirt, my chain is as quiet as a rubber belt.
@pbarr1935
@pbarr1935 5 лет назад
Love to know if people are using Campy 11 speed chain on Shimano DI2. I have heard that they are very quite but haven't heard if the shifting is better. Hard to imagine as the Dura Ace chain is pretty quite and shifts great.
@DrJRMCFC
@DrJRMCFC 5 лет назад
Will check out the squirt lube
@liteningpedals9432
@liteningpedals9432 5 лет назад
I am using that 1 time link many times already without any issue, I make sure to put some lube before linking them back. Also, the KMC lube are worth trying, they are the best lube I have tried.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Litening Pedals didn’t know they make their own lube. Cheers for the tip 👍
@2darkdragon
@2darkdragon 3 года назад
the humor is incredible
@Oh_Sully23
@Oh_Sully23 5 лет назад
If you can find it, Smoove lube is hands down the best chain lube I've ever used on any of my bikes (Squirt is probably my 2nd choice for off road, Silca oil being my 2nd choice for on road).
@patthewoodboy
@patthewoodboy 4 года назад
Gear box oil 90W , used on mtorcycle chains , if it works for 100 plus horse power its going to work on your 1/2 horse power
@stinkyfungus
@stinkyfungus 4 года назад
@@patthewoodboy Motorcycle lubes are too thick. Designed to resist fling off on 200+ hp sport bikes and god level RPMs. Sure, its will protect your drivetrain, but It'll rob you of watts. Guaranteed. It's just "too good" for a mere human powered machine.
@patthewoodboy
@patthewoodboy 4 года назад
@@stinkyfungus its not a motorcycle chain oil its 90w gearbox oil and isnt sticky at all.
@northman77
@northman77 5 лет назад
My go to chain! Road, MTB, Gravel...
@StopLossLOL
@StopLossLOL 5 лет назад
0:40 i had to laugh so hard! :)
@marcbuchel4873
@marcbuchel4873 5 лет назад
same here ... my screamy laughter scared the cat away big time :D
@adriant.7457
@adriant.7457 4 года назад
8g? What does that stand for? :D
@aldepal
@aldepal 5 лет назад
I use kmc sl chains. I found on my 1x gravel bike which is 11speed. That 10speed chain works fine and makes less noise than a 11speed chain.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Interesting!🤔
@RixterNow
@RixterNow 5 лет назад
Your videos are getting better and better! So enjoyable
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Rixter nothing better than to hear people enjoying them 🙏 Cheers!
@lorenzsiggel1515
@lorenzsiggel1515 5 лет назад
@Rixter „Bill the cat“ 😂😂 I haven’t seen him in a while.
@RixterNow
@RixterNow 5 лет назад
@@lorenzsiggel1515 He's alive and well
@lorenzsiggel1515
@lorenzsiggel1515 5 лет назад
Billy and the Boingers....best band ever. 😉
@khingvlogs6750
@khingvlogs6750 3 года назад
Nice one.. same here using kmc gold chain on my giant tcr
@abig-hokkaido
@abig-hokkaido 4 года назад
You can buy the kmc chain from merucari, there are some dealers selling the kmc gold chain at 6500yen.
@AndrewVanTil
@AndrewVanTil 5 лет назад
Adding weight is never easy, but sometimes, as painful as it can be, necessary for better performance. When it's time to replace the chain, might want to check out the PYC SP1101. It's lighter than the KMC (mine was 228g uncut, 218g fitted), and at least in the US pretty cheap (~$30).
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Andrew Van Til cheers for the tip, will take note of that 👍
@TheCocho28
@TheCocho28 5 лет назад
As always, the quality on your videos is superb!!! BTW never used KMC chains before, I'll give it a try next time....
@1houroflove186
@1houroflove186 4 года назад
Your bike is as _CLEAN_ as a maiden's honor!
@kynasf
@kynasf 5 лет назад
Love your videos, very cool editing!Btw, I have the gold Sram XX1 chain and it seems to be more durable than other chains
@ianiscaratti4924
@ianiscaratti4924 5 лет назад
Fraser Kynaston sram eagle xx1 chain works well on shimano 11speed drivetrains
@treadlight_district1743
@treadlight_district1743 5 лет назад
Ceramicspeed ufo drip, is the best wax base lubricate hands down.
@TheKampklovn
@TheKampklovn 5 лет назад
It's extremely noisy tough.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
And extremely expensive 😅
@treadlight_district1743
@treadlight_district1743 5 лет назад
Rides of Japan definitely worth it though, especially if you like a clean drivetrain.
@treadlight_district1743
@treadlight_district1743 5 лет назад
@@TheKampklovn Extremely....not too loud on a 1X.
@jojoanggono3229
@jojoanggono3229 3 года назад
Man, I laugh so hard. The intro is worth an Oscar.
@henryduran3899
@henryduran3899 2 года назад
That intro was gold 😂
@garyk0
@garyk0 5 лет назад
I usually use a wax lube I make myself, which is really clean. The one drawback is, it needs to be softened pryor to using it each time. I bought Squirt for those occasions when I couldn't fluff around like that. It's a good lube, good in the wet too, but dirtier than my home made stuff.
@ighfirlee
@ighfirlee 4 года назад
need to apply the Squirt the night before to let the water component dry overnight.
@jonathanzappala
@jonathanzappala 5 лет назад
It’s tough, the dura ace chain has lower friction, but the kmc chain doesn’t rust. I wish I could have both.
@Soknik01
@Soknik01 5 лет назад
I'm not a fan of gold. Don't like it on jewelry. Can't stand it on cars. I couldn't tell you why this is the case but when it comes to bikes, regardless of the color scheme, a clean gold chain looks absolutely amazing to my eye.
@crimescene25
@crimescene25 5 лет назад
no one: soknik01: I'm not a fan of gold. Don't like it on jewelry. Can't stand it on cars. I couldn't tell you why this is the case but when it comes to bikes, regardless of the color scheme, a clean gold chain looks absolutely amazing to my eye.
@SeaCowsBeatLobsters
@SeaCowsBeatLobsters 4 года назад
I watch this for the lols. This video was one of the best
@domestique3954
@domestique3954 5 лет назад
KMC chains are top of the pops,but german company KEIL produces leightweight parts,also chains. Titanium chain triple hollow 110 pcs at 225gr for 160€... Just take a look at all the models,they are about the same quality as KMC,but always a bit cheaper(i doubt KMC ever put out a titanium chain?!)
@Graptos
@Graptos 5 лет назад
Love my KMC, anecdotally it has our lasted both my last two chains of comparable cost: SRAM and Shimano - and is a great accent colour.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Graptos thanks for that! great to hear other users experiences! Cheers 👍
@ianiscaratti4924
@ianiscaratti4924 5 лет назад
i had this kmc chain for the golden bling points and changed to dura-ace. The dura-ace is quiter in my experience and the hollow links on the kmc makes you loose watts on sprints...
@jacquesconnard
@jacquesconnard 5 лет назад
As someone that has used Squirt... I think you might be disappointed. Yes... it is good stuff. Unfortunately, it clogs up your rear derailleur cogs. I now use Rock n' Roll Extreme Lube.
@EditioCastigata
@EditioCastigata 5 лет назад
Cannot confirm. But that's two anecdotes, no study.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Jaques Connard cheers for the “warning” To be honest I’m going into squirt with some skepticism ... I think a lot of people recommended it to me because it runs cleaner... but cleaning my bike “less” is not something I strive for. If it ends up being harder to clean I’ll probably go back to oil based lubes, but time will tell.
@MAGAIVER
@MAGAIVER 5 лет назад
I use squirt my rear jockey wheels are usually full of gunk but I don't clean my bikes, can't blame the lube there.
@jacquesconnard
@jacquesconnard 5 лет назад
@@MAGAIVER Gunked up rear jockey wheels really have an effect on shifting performance.
@MAGAIVER
@MAGAIVER 5 лет назад
@@jacquesconnard I dont really notice it, shimano's stuff is so good ti shifts well no matter what.
@Buzzalong.cycling
@Buzzalong.cycling 2 года назад
I have the same KMC gold chain :) LOVE IT
@IantoCannon
@IantoCannon 5 лет назад
I usually ride KMC because the quick links are easier to use than Shimano. I live in Japan I buy parts from chain reaction cycles. You get free postage on orders more than ¥5000 I think
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Sweet, cheers for the tip!
@mihaelachiscovici
@mihaelachiscovici Год назад
Very sturdy and heavy bike!!!
@ryanjofre
@ryanjofre Год назад
Titanium nitride is a popular dry film lubricant coating. It’s relatively hard and smooth so it should be easier to clean and the gear shifting should be smoother(even if one doesn’t notice it.
@domestique3954
@domestique3954 4 года назад
The special coating gives that chain a special character-had nothing like that before-i run it on a 7801 Dura ace drivetrain with big(4,2cm) ceramic bearings-runs like hell,never even thought about etap or DI2 crap . Also this chain runs twice as long as for example the Dura ace chain,i was very impressed. Given you keep your drivetrain clean
@alpsatiroglu
@alpsatiroglu 5 лет назад
Nice to hear that you are happy with kmc sl. You should try molten speed wax. More work yes but I think you will probably enjoy the new nerdy process!
@byrondixon4648
@byrondixon4648 5 лет назад
Im trying Moulton wax, its louder though. Have you tried the power?
@alpsatiroglu
@alpsatiroglu 5 лет назад
If you mean race powder, no I did not.
@byrondixon4648
@byrondixon4648 5 лет назад
@@alpsatiroglu I did mean race powder. Thanks
@ADAP7IVE
@ADAP7IVE 5 лет назад
Another vote for Squirt wax lube. It can be had relatively cheap in Japan, too.
@kantorobo7718
@kantorobo7718 3 года назад
For every machine/bike motorcycle that I own there is only one colour for chains G O L D hahaha, I don't trust people who don't buy gold chains
@jshott726
@jshott726 5 лет назад
Love the videos Rides of Japan. Out of interest, have you had any frame protection wrap added to protect from stone chips?
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Cheers mate! Nope, only use protective tape for the areas where bikepacking bags rubs on the frame.
@bigguy9941
@bigguy9941 4 года назад
Exactly what I needed to know, if the hollow pins are removable for other bike sizes. I ride a lightweight BMX. Thank you for the info Sir!!
@J077535
@J077535 5 лет назад
Wow. That's a VERY clean bike @ 1:21
@ighfirlee
@ighfirlee 4 года назад
yes Squirt lube is the best! But you need to know how to use it. Apply it the night before to allow the water component to dry off. If you dont, it will make your drive train slightly dirtier. Dont apply just before a ride. If yoi're in a hurry, maybe get a table fan to blow at the drivetrain for an hour.
@mikesiemens4145
@mikesiemens4145 5 лет назад
I snapped an X10SL... and it took my X0 derailleur with it. 🤬
@koko_5662
@koko_5662 4 года назад
F
@acid_claus
@acid_claus 2 года назад
Nice chain. Do you also wax your chains? Would also like to see a video about the kit you are wearing. What's the brand of your cap? Keep on making these awesome videos. I especially like that you know how silly some of the stuff is you(we) do all the time and that you don't take everything too serious.
@JeffSeaIndustries
@JeffSeaIndustries 5 лет назад
Shane Miller brought me here! Good stuff!
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
jeff cottrell bless that hero! 🦙
@almonchai2528
@almonchai2528 3 года назад
cool vids mate. keep up the great work.
@rzeckner
@rzeckner 5 лет назад
I love your style! Thank you.
@JamesBoz
@JamesBoz 2 года назад
Always found KMC chains felt better than Shimano on my Ultegra set up. Haven't tried vs Dura-Ace yet, but will do. Black & silver = hot or not?
@Rexuar
@Rexuar 5 лет назад
I've always thought Dura ace chains are better than KMC chains in my experience. Although KMC cutout chains are lighter, Shimano chains have always been the quietest and shift smoother than others (on full shimano parts). Even though they are heavier, they are also more robust and easier to clean. If you could get DA chains for 40 USD in Japan, and 140ish for KMC, its a total no brainer for me.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Francis Lai that was pretty much what I was thinking going in to this (not having tried KMC before though) But I’m always up to try something different and knew I would save a few grams and I was curious how a gold chain would look on my bike in real life. Like I said at the end I was actually surprised of how quiet is was compared to my old chain (that was worn I will admit). Also a 1x drivetrain with narrow-wide chain ring and wide spread cassette will be noisier than a tight 2x road drive train no matter the chain, so that could also be a factor. So for now I’m very happy with both shifting and the noise, long-term remain to be seen. Cheers for the input, always interested to hear other people’s experience with the same parts 👍
@Rexuar
@Rexuar 5 лет назад
@@ridesofjapan Yea I feel a narrow wide single chain ring will run noisier you are right. Still an awesome setup though! Good stuff!!
@mw221612
@mw221612 5 лет назад
have you looked at YBN chains..come in GOLD! the best, great vid
@rlanger
@rlanger 5 лет назад
bikebug.com sells the chain for 5300 Yen and shipping to Japan is 1800. If you combine it with some other products, it works out to be a pretty good deal. Picked up a pair of Lake CX301 shoes for only 15,800 from them as well as some Squirt.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Good to know! Almost always worth putting in small parts like that when ordering something bigger 👍
@rlanger
@rlanger 5 лет назад
@@ridesofjapan Oh yeah, and some Morgan Blue. ;) Don't think I'll have too much use for it though after cleaning the chain and cassette with it and then going with the Squirt. Like you, I was waiting to use up my current lube before trying the Squirt.
@rickhutchison8046
@rickhutchison8046 Год назад
YBN (Yaban) make a similar chain which, I've found are less expensive than KMC and longer lasting. At least for me as I use Smoove as an superior alternative to
@Fantusdrake
@Fantusdrake Год назад
Just brought my 1st kmc gold chain 😊
@TCCGrantT
@TCCGrantT 5 лет назад
Impressive intro! Top quality stuff.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
😘
@leflate
@leflate 4 года назад
The noise of the KMC chain killed it for me. Ran back to Shimano.
@Telukin
@Telukin 5 лет назад
I had a single-use KMC quick link pop on me before. Horrible feeling, but I did have a spare at least.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Cheers for the info... looking closely at the single use link I can definitely see it getting weaker after a few Installs. I’ll keep mine as a backup for now.
@Telukin
@Telukin 5 лет назад
@@ridesofjapan my link had a few uses on it. I only reuse the ones marked as reusable now.
@19brian55
@19brian55 5 лет назад
Love your vids, but love your cycling caps more. Where do you get them?
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
voidcycling.com
@sholic7424
@sholic7424 5 лет назад
The chain of TIPSUM seems light & cheaper than KMC. I will buy this for my next chain.
@Jumpright2
@Jumpright2 5 лет назад
Best thumbnails
@joejoe8948
@joejoe8948 5 лет назад
New lighter version of the Easton EC90 SL coming out in late July.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Oh crap!! 😱
@rd_rae
@rd_rae 5 лет назад
You could get the black&blue kmc dlc 😉
@pambansangpapa3288
@pambansangpapa3288 2 года назад
You dont have to use tool when installing the missing link just smack the crank down and the chain will snap into place🤣
@mrmarrow8918
@mrmarrow8918 5 лет назад
Nerdy is good! Hello from the UK!
@slepyy
@slepyy 5 лет назад
6:51 that song, anyone?
@amightysailingman
@amightysailingman 4 года назад
They need a harder ceramic coating that'll resist wear. Maybe cubic boron nitride. A lot of us would kill for a chain that wouldn't "stretch" or need to be lubed. I don't care about saving 8 grams, about 1/4 ounce.
@DrBreezeAir
@DrBreezeAir 5 лет назад
Their chains are by far and away the best. Should’ve gone with KMC a long time ago. But those Japanese prices. OMG
@TurboBoostin312
@TurboBoostin312 3 года назад
Geez! I want one now!!!!
@briantruck2284
@briantruck2284 3 года назад
KMC X8.99/X8 Bicycle Chain (1/2 x 3/32-Inch, 116L, Silver) Great chin
@Toops73
@Toops73 5 лет назад
Great video, I didn't get on with squirt lube it clumped around non moving parts, degreaser doesn't remove it I guess because of being wax, switched to rock n roll extreme lube which cleans at the same time.
@ridesofjapan
@ridesofjapan 5 лет назад
Paul .T good to know, time will tell how it turns out. Cheers!
@wheelzandgillz
@wheelzandgillz Год назад
How I got my first gold chain was my bare metal chain would always rust from sweat dripping off my beard on rides lol
@event4216
@event4216 3 года назад
Bicycle chain?!? I've always thought this is for hip-hop gangsta boys!
@stefanospasaro7668
@stefanospasaro7668 3 года назад
Great Video look forward to the next. 🥂
@superstrada6847
@superstrada6847 4 года назад
Nice chain. Will be perfect on my new gold (olive) Cervelo Aspero gravel bike. BTW what actually are you doing in Japan?
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