Peace of Mind: Courtesy KMC Chains

No chain, no bike. No bike, no bueno. For 40 years, the dedicated folks with KMC have made it their business to deliver peace of mind with reliable, innovative product. With 11 plants and 16 sales companies worldwide, KMC focuses exclusively on bicycle chains, with offerings for all cycling disciplines including mountain, road, cyclocross, e-bike, BMX, fixie and track.

Sales and distributor manager, Justin Pitchford explains, “We put a lot of time and R&D into our chains to make them perform the best and last the longest out of any chain on the market.”

The X-SuperLight (SL) is the chain most favored by racers and sets a new standard in weight reduction, improved shifting performance, and enhanced durability. It comes in a variety of colors as well as the traditional silver. KMC also offers an array of chain-related extras such as lube, reversible chain tool, digital chain checker, replacement links and more.

Passionate about riding, the pioneer in chain production has demonstrated its commitment to enduro racing by sponsoring the California Enduro Series for the past two years. The series’ dedication to its riders is what prompted KMC to throw in its support.

Pitchford says, “We at KMC love the fact that CES is really involved with the riders and has such a passion for riding like KMC does. The courses are always challenging and after every race, the racers are always going on about how much fun they had. CES really puts the racers first in every aspect when deciding everything about the series.”


The Marin Enduro Team has been running KMC for two years now. Janea Perry—currently standing in first place for the series overall—says, “KMC chains simply work, they don't stretch fast and need minimal love. Exactly what I need when I'm training and racing.”

Perry’s teammate, Amy Morrison adds, “We have been running the gold, 11-speed chain and it has been a great balance of being strong yet lightweight. They have been super reliable through big training rides and lots of racing.”

Brianne Spiersch—who also rides for Marin—has been proud to run KMC for the past five years, and has been sponsored by the company for the past three.

She says, “I love companies that offer a true performance gain, and KMC is the only chain I will trust on my drive-train for unmatched reliability and performance. KMC chains help my bike shift smoothly and provide me with peace of mind knowing that I am running the best possible chain. Plus everyone at KMC is super nice and loves riding bikes. It's a great company!”

Check out KMC’s chain choice guides, and educational videos about chain maintenance and installation at kmcchain.us/. And be sure to look for KMC at the Kamikaze Bike Games Enduro (CES Round 7) in Mammoth Lakes September 14-16.







Words by Michele Charboneau / CA Enduro
Photos by Scott McClain / Called To Creation

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