Bougnt the KMC X 11chain at a very good price from the Bikesmiths. It is a bulk chain so comes without the packaging. Same quality and you get the link also. Works great like the packaged KMC chains. Thank you Bikesmiths for the low prices on quality products!
I ride my short wheelbase recumbent a lot. Which means yearly chain replacement. I have always purchased this chain from Bikesmith. Shipment has been fast and product is perfect especially since I need almost 12’ of chain each time.
Gravel riding destroys bike chains. These are durable and affordable.
KMC definitely makes quality chains. If you'd rather have more of your money going to the chain, and less to fancy packaging, this is the way to get them.
Cost effective to replace a bit more often and save cassettes/chainrings