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KMC makes more than 150 million meters of bicycle, motorcycle, industrial and automotive chains every year. It is one of the world's largest chain manufacturers.
The largest manufacturer of bicycle chains in the world, KMC, is expanding its storage capacity in Europe.
KMC have been making chains for many years and now produce over 80 million a year for a wide range of companies, including Shimano.
If you're a Campagnolo 10-speed or SRAM user, both the Wippermann and KMC chains offer viable options over stock chains. The Wippermann far outlasted most other chains and the KMC actually improved shifting on Kappius' SRAM-equipped 'cross bike. Shimano users will want to give the KMC a look, but avoid the Wippermann.[permanent dead link]
Gold KMC chain with Dura-Ace mechanical, which Larsson uses to get a bit of extra reach.
Vacansoleil uses KMC chains, which we have found work impressively well with both SRAM and Shimano drivetrains.
Lennard Zinn and Brady Kappius tested both KMC and Wippermann chains in this year's Buyer's Guide. I've also been very impressed with KMC's offerings. They work exceptionally well. I'm currently using KMC's 11-speed chain on a Campy bike.
A SRAM Red rear derailleur moves a KMC chain across the SRAM OG-1090 cassette on Vacansoleil-DCM's Ridley Dean time trial bikes.
SRAM handles the lion's share of the spec. ... The lone exceptions are a KMC chain and smooth-shifting Shimano 12-36T cassette. The stock KMC chain runs reasonably quietly and shifts well.
Total output is 9 million sets with a sales of 100 million USD annually.
KMC have been making chains for many years and now produce over 80 million a year for a wide range of companies, including Shimano.
