Fastest Chain?

[TCRguy99]

Hi WW,

I'm looking for a chain for my TT setup. It's a 1x11 Speed Concept. Since it's a TT bike, I'm looking for the most efficient chain possible. Lube isn't a concern, since I use Molten Speed Wax on all my bikes. Since I'm also a weight weenie at heart, I'm looking for something that isn't super heavy either.

BONUS POINTS FOR GOLD COLOR! I'm going for a gold theme on this bike.

I've always used KMC/ Dura-Ace and never had any issues--but recently some clients and riding buddies have been talking about some more exotic products--specifically YBN, which looks promising.

Thanks,
TCRguy99

[cyclenutnz]

https://silca.cc/collections/pre-waxed-chains

[Cubist]

YBN Sla 110 is really light, strong, durable, silent. The gold one has the Ti-n coating which is the fastest. The black has is as well. The silver one doesn’t.

[SCJKJ]

https://silca.cc/collections/pre-waxed-chains

I second this. https://silca.cc/collections/chain-lube ... 3016706146

I use the Dura-ace one, which apparently is currently the fastest chain on the market. Tested by a few different sources they all claim it to be a little bit faster than others. Silca then let's these chains go through a sludge with tiny diamonds(as I understand it) to completely polish these chains so the surface is even more even, from around 10nm to 2-3(somebody correct me if I'm wrong). The component tungsten disulfide in their wax is also 2-3nm large and thus creates very little friction in total. Expensive, but worth it.

If I may ask. What groupset are you running with your 1x11?(specifically your crankset) I'm planning to upgrade my speed concept but the only way to not go the SRAM way and still get an aero crankset is to use ROTOR as far as I can see. Shimano has no full body 1x crankset, I think.

[Mocs123]

If you haven't already seen this, it's a good read:

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/chaintesting/

[TCRguy99]

https://silca.cc/collections/pre-waxed-chains

I second this. https://silca.cc/collections/chain-lube ... 3016706146

I use the Dura-ace one, which apparently is currently the fastest chain on the market. Tested by a few different sources they all claim it to be a little bit faster than others. Silca then let's these chains go through a sludge with tiny diamonds(as I understand it) to completely polish these chains so the surface is even more even, from around 10nm to 2-3(somebody correct me if I'm wrong). The component tungsten disulfide in their wax is also 2-3nm large and thus creates very little friction in total. Expensive, but worth it.

If I may ask. What groupset are you running with your 1x11?(specifically your crankset) I'm planning to upgrade my speed concept but the only way to not go the SRAM way and still get an aero crankset is to use ROTOR as far as I can see. Shimano has no full body 1x crankset, I think.

I already wax my own chains, so while this looks appealing I don't think imma go with it. I'm using a Deore XT M8000 rear mech, Microshift bar end shifter, Sram Red cranks with a 52t wolftooth 1x chainring. Bit of a mix.

[Mocs123]

YBN is what Friction Facts recomends, especially for people waxing their chains, but I beleive the Dura Ace was margainally faster for a short period. The YBN is availible in gold, the Dura Ace isn't.

[Ronin416]

https://silca.cc/collections/pre-waxed-chains

I second this. https://silca.cc/collections/chain-lube ... 3016706146

I use the Dura-ace one, which apparently is currently the fastest chain on the market. Tested by a few different sources they all claim it to be a little bit faster than others. Silca then let's these chains go through a sludge with tiny diamonds(as I understand it) to completely polish these chains so the surface is even more even, from around 10nm to 2-3(somebody correct me if I'm wrong). The component tungsten disulfide in their wax is also 2-3nm large and thus creates very little friction in total. Expensive, but worth it.

If I may ask. What groupset are you running with your 1x11?(specifically your crankset) I'm planning to upgrade my speed concept but the only way to not go the SRAM way and still get an aero crankset is to use ROTOR as far as I can see. Shimano has no full body 1x crankset, I think.

I already wax my own chains, so while this looks appealing I don't think imma go with it. I'm using a Deore XT M8000 rear mech, Microshift bar end shifter, Sram Red cranks with a 52t wolftooth 1x chainring. Bit of a mix.

Third that. Silca - any else is slower.


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[wltz]

I note you are running a Frankenstein drivetrain, in which case you might want to stick to KMC. I experienced poor shifting trying to run a YBN SLA110 with a Red cassette and UDi2 drivetrain. KMC SL and EL chains shift just fine. Also a fan of gold chains, which rules out Shimano for me.

[steamroller]

For those recommending that Silca package with pre-waxed chain, do you know why there is no SRAM Red 12sp option, only Force?

[Hexsense]

Red chain is actually slower but more durable than Force, isn't it?
The Red was made with very tight clearance, thus less slop and less stretch but higher friction.

[AJS914]

Note that Silca link has no chains in stock right now except for the YBN 11 speed - they are having a hard time getting chains like everybody else.

[Ronin416]

For those recommending that Silca package with pre-waxed chain, do you know why there is no SRAM Red 12sp option, only Force?

The SRAM chain probably tests poorly.


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[Ronin416]

Red chain is actually slower but more durable than Force, isn't it?
The Red was made with very tight clearance, thus less slop and less stretch but higher friction.

I like using a SRAM 11 speed for winter training, but switch to all Shimano for racing season.


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