Connex 908 9-speed chain - 114 links

I now have Wippermann chains on all of my multi-speed bikes and I doubt I’ll ever buy a different manufacturer’s chain so long as the quality remains the same. They are simply the highest quality, longest lasting, easiest to install, and best looking chains available. This comes with the benefit of reduced waste as a single chain lasts me literally thousands of miles more than most of the other competing chains (most pronounced with 11 speed models). I’ve also found them to be cheaper over the life of the chain as they stretch so slowly that they last as long as two or three competitor chains which has the side benefit of keeping the gears in good working order. If you’re a serious cyclist and you’re looking at Wippermann chains just get one and try it. I’m not usually an evangelist for a company’s products but with Wippermann I am.

Connex Whipperman bike chains shift very well, are extremely durable, and have a very easy-to-use quick link.

I'm kind of a nut about smooth shifting (and quiet running) and have found that my chain has a lot to do with that. First off, any chain I've tried is far better if clean and freshly lubed than if even slightly dirty or dry. But assuming a clean, freshly oiled chain, this one is the best of the three I've used. The others are the KMC X9 and the SRAM PC971. On my bike, the Connex is positive, smooth as silk shifting and virtually silent. the SRAM is very close to the Connex; just very slightly rougher shifting (and still very quiet running). However, the KMC is quite a lot rougher than the other two, sometimes ends up between gears, and makes a lot more noise going through the drive train when just pedaling along. The connector link systems all seem to work equally well. They all look nice. I could very happily live with the SRAM chain (and I will, as I plan to rotate it with the Connex so I can always have one clean and ready to go). But the Connex is just a little better (for my bike, anyway).My set up is a Shimano hyperglide cassette (12-36), a Deore XT derailleur, and SunTour friction shifters. So I don't agree with the commenter who implied that the Connex is somehow known not to work well with Shimano drivetrains. Certainly not my experience anyway. But it wouldn't surprise me at all if what works best on one setup might not be best on another. For example, lots of folks rave about the KMC chains on their bikes, and I have no reason to doubt them. I can't say anything about the Shimano chains as I haven't tried them.

I know others who've never had a problem with these chains. Me, I've had two of snap on me, a 9 speed and a 10 speed. Neither had a lot of miles on them. Both broke at fairly low speed--thank goodness--and low torque when I stood for a small hill. The first time I was able to stay upright. I swore I'd never use this chain again but forgot I had it on a bike I keep at my parents' house, a bike I ride maybe 5 times a year. That chain broke on me yesterday and I crashed. Perhaps my experience is unusual, but I'll never use these again.

They must build them better. Worth the extra cost vs durability. Try to buy several when on sale.

I only have a few hundred miles on it so far, but it is nice and quiet on my 1x8 commuter bike through rain and sun. I really like the Wipperman quick link. I'll update in a couple of thousand miles to say how it is holding up.

The connector link ALONE makes Wipperman the best chain, but these are superior to SRAM and everything else I've tried. I do randonneuring and am out unsupported on rides of 200k ++++. I need a reliable chain and this is it.

Went on like a breeze and works great the quick connect is definitely where it's at !!! Love this product.