Our friends at KMC Chain sent us a new gift to test out. We are currently testing the new KMC X10SL chain... now in Color! KMC currently offers several versions of single speed chains with colored finishes, but currently only offers their road chains in either silver or gold (see our previous article for pics). In the world of bike bling, who would not want to ride up to their next club ride or criterium sporting a new KMC chain in blue, white, yellow or pink in our case? The color possibilities are limitless. While the team may not be riding pink chains next year, as is our test chain, you may see some red or white versions on the 2009 Gary Fishers.
KMC has entered into their third year as the official chain supplier for the Hincapie/Gary Fisher Team presented by Barkley, during the upcoming 2009 season. We appreciate their support and look forward to an awesome season of wins on KMC chains. Their products are incredibly durable and shift very smoothly. I recommend a KMC Chain as your next bike upgrade purchase.
On Test: KMC X10SL colored chain
Various color options offered from KMC Chain
Our chain is made of an alloy steel that has been powder coated, pink. Over the next months we will be logging as many miles as possible to test the shifting, durability and lasting color finish on the X10SL chain. We will regularly clean the chain with Finish Line Super Bike Wash and Multi-Degreaser, and keep the chain lubed with Finish Line Dry Lube. We cleaned the new chain and applied lube prior to our first ride. During the first test ride we put the chain through multiple shifting through the gears, the chain shifted smoothly and the finish on the chain looked just a good after the ride as it did at the begining. Stay tuned for more updates.
"Missing Link" for easy removal and cleaning
Hollow pins and hollow X-Bridge outer plate
The KMC Test Group! Making your ride a little more colorful!
"How can I get my own colored chain?" Great question...for now you will have to wait if you are looking for a 10 speed version of this chain. However, you can visit your local shop to order a colored KMC chain for your fixie, track bike, single speed MTB or BMX. To learn more, visit http://www.kmcchain.com/ "Don't hate me because my chain is beautiful."
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3 comments:
It looks pink, is it pink? I could use a pink chain on my pink cross bike, but I think the other bike riders might make fun of us for using pink chains on the Gary Fishers. can we get ones with little Coca-Cola logos on them?
Maybe the truth is that other riders make way more fun of your pink cross bike than our chain! Other colors will be available soon. You may see a red or white one on the team's 2009 Gary Fishers.
Is Paul Harkey really going to rock a pink chain?!? I might have to get back on the bike for this one!!!
I would be interested in hearing how the color holds up after a few trips to ellerby(sp) and spending new years in Belize. Keep us posted,and keep up the great work
Adam.
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