KMC 428UO Drive Chain Update

[SpudRider]

I love my KMC 428UO drive chain.

http://www.oemcycle.com/Item/product/900269983

The KMC drive chain has very little friction from the O-rings. I really enjoy not needing to constantly adjust the drive chain.

In the springtime and fall, I encounter a lot of mud while riding off road. The drive chain takes a lot of punishment riding in these conditions.




About a week ago my Zong's swingarm collected so much mud it locked up my rear wheel! I had to stop three times to clean the goop out of the swingarm before I could continue my ride.



















I enjoy the reduced maintenance required for the O-ring drive chains while riding in these harsh conditions.

[FastDoc]

Grow potatos in that fine Idaho swingarm soil!

[SpudRider]

The U.S. Forest Service just called me. They want their trail back.

[FastDoc]

Lol!

[culcune]

Nowadays, you can't really joke about anything to do with the federal government, they probably really do want their trail back!

I am glad to read that this chain has given you good service. It is reasonably priced, too! The less work to do with the bike, the more time to ride.

[Weldangrind]

Great pics, Spud. What is your process for cleaning your bike? I know that you don't use a pressure washer, but I also know that a garden hose alone won't do the job where I live.

Is $35.94 the best price you've seen for an o-ring chain?

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Great pics, Spud. What is your process for cleaning your bike? I know that you don't use a pressure washer, but I also know that a garden hose alone won't do the job where I live.

Is $35.94 the best price you've seen for an o-ring chain?

I use a garden hose to clean my bikes, Weld. I guess I am fortunate to have enough water pressure to do the job.

This is the best price I have found for a quality, O-ring drive chain with good tensile strength.

[Pliskin]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

The U.S. Forest Service just called me. They want their trail back.

You must be an expert Spud when it comes to mud. I avoid it at all cost. Great pics too.

[culcune]

Allright, Spud...give us the lowdown on this chain. I was just stranded the other day due to...a broken chain. Got a replacement and changed the front sprocket to a 15 tooth while I had the side cover off (the 40 rear/15 front combo is by far the best, yet-probably should have kept the 17 t front and found a 48 rear from the get go).

Are these available in other sizes? Or can they be cut as easy as a 'common' chain? Seems worth the $42 if it lasts longer and doesn't require playing with the rear wheel every few weeks.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by culcune

Allright, Spud...give us the lowdown on this chain. I was just stranded the other day due to...a broken chain. Got a replacement and changed the front sprocket to a 15 tooth while I had the side cover off (the 40 rear/15 front combo is by far the best, yet-probably should have kept the 17 t front and found a 48 rear from the get go).

Are these available in other sizes? Or can they be cut as easy as a 'common' chain? Seems worth the $42 if it lasts longer and doesn't require playing with the rear wheel every few weeks.

The KMC 428UO is a great drive chain, and the current price is only $35.94 at OEMCycle. This chain is sold with 132 links, but it is easily broken to a shorter length.