people who have been running this chain for a while - does the red wear off before the chain wears out?
819747
Actually the black wears faster...red stays pretty true. This is my 2nd KMC DLC Chain and i won't run any other! Worth every penny..
819748
I'm still new to this red chain, but I love it. After a hundred plus miles the red is still just as red. Not sure how the red would wear off, the red is the inner plate. This is my second KMC chain, my first chain (on another bike) is gold colored and still looks great after a couple years and a thousand plus miles. I really like KMC chains, they seem to last longer and shift and work great. I have no regrets buying KMC chains.
819749
I have several hundred miles on mine and the red is still there, however as you lube the chain it does get covered with grease and grime.
819750
Actually, almost a year, approx 3800 miles (just bothered to look). No red wearing off. (That said, the chain itself works well, no better than a SRAM, no worse)
2242323
I have the same problem with the chain coming off. When I used it I spent far more time putting the chain back on than I was able to use the machine. Should have taken it back. Not usefull at all.
864167
You can find everything in Makita's owners manual. I've removed and reinstalled the chain twice and it is simple, but I haven't had to replace it yet. As a matter a fact, I haven't even sharpened it yet. It seems to stay pretty sharp, but I will probably need to before Spring.
457756
We bought one for Christmas and it started doing that. We found that the chain is coming off - but we couldn't tell until we took the chain guard off. Apparently the tension spring doesn't hold strong enough when the terrain is rough. We put it back on a couple of times and have since wrapped a wire around the tension rod to hold it. It now works perfectly!
1586124
The chain is intended for 6-7 speed 1/2" x 3/32" drives. It used to be listed in the ad but i guess they removed it. The chain is tough but it's finish is dull grey. It is a little noisier when shifting i've noticed but i believe that is just the finish rubbing in the sprocket before it rises to the next gear. Hope this helps.
7569
I use this every day and I never had this issue. I know when I was young and the chain came off you had to move the pedals slowly and work it on that way. I'm thinking that I would also notify seller and see if they can help you. I hope this was helpful.Beth
2070532
I cycle a lot during the warm months on my road bike. I often (monthly) have to clean my chain and oil it. The oil accumulate dirty which sometimes cause a derailment of the chain. Also, the chain can be a little noisy. Now, with that being said this is all from my experience cycling outside on the roads. My experience at the gym, in spinning class, is different. The bikes are chain driven and the chains are enclosed. However, the chain does make some noise and I've notice the maintenance people oiling the chain. On the other side, belt driven, I wondered if the belt will wear / stretch and ultimately loosen. I try them both and I picked the belt for the quietness and smooth peddling. The chain belt was very good but ... I hope that helped.
1665737
I don't know if they wear out but there is a red light on the front so I guess if it stops working the light would go out.
838900
Have not had any issues with it so far. However I would recommend shifting far prior to getting to the incline as the derailleurs struggle otherwise and you can easily slip the chain.
1302730
I have the pink one and got it back in May and it has not faded. I even run about 25 miles a week and sweat. Hope this helps.
1022108
I have this on my bike and it does not rub of but I have noticed that over time it does fade. I have had to do a recoat after about a year on my pipes though. Hope this helps.
1492888
I received the one with the chain but haven't tried it yet. I believe that current should flow through the chain just fine. The concern that the chain itself is conductive and if touching or close yo "something" will arc out is valid though. I will have to test it out soon?
2077522
I have used mine Several Times and only had the chain come off once, you need to open the plastic cover, place the chain in the groove, and then tighten the chain,
70859
I personally own this bike, and weigh over 300lbs. I did have a problem with it right after I bought it though. The first time riding it I was going up a small hill and the chain popped. I don't mean just came off the sprocket, I mean sheared in half. I simply brought it to a bike shop and had then put on a better quality chain. I haven't had a problem with it yet. I use it on the street, and even take it off road sometimes.
2116734
I've had mine since Christmas 14 and I have had a couple knives get just a touch of light rust that rubs right off and doesn't seem to return. I love this flatware!
1515311
HiWe have only used the saw twice which is why we went electric. Both times to cut up fairly big trees. So far the chain shows no sign of wear.
502679
For what it is worth, I weight over 200 lbs and after a year of use, I have had to do almost nothing to maintain it. If you are really worried about the durability, just get it over with and get the XT grade crank. I expect that the chain rings will go before anything else.