KMC HL710L Bicycle Chain

Looks amazing, which so far is the only advantage I have seen to this chain. Came with the updated ("stronger") link pin, which is a push- through/ snap- off style connector. So far, after 3 days and less than 25 miles of riding, the chain has stretched enough for me to have to remove 3 links. I'll update my review after a hundred miles of riding, but so far it just seems really stretchy. However, it feels strong and stays relatively quiet except when I'm pushing over 800 Watts, which is pretty good considering the high torque from a BMX's gear ratios. It should be noted that in attempting to remove the master pin resulted in 2 broken chain tools; a cheap one that I found in a kit, and a more expensive Park Tool one; so keep that in mind when installing or removing.Updates and pictures to come soon.

So far I’m really liking this chain. It’s definitely beefier than the 410 model although that is also a great chain. I like the micro adjustments that can be made with half link chains. Plus they look cool. It’s a fraction of the cost of my Cult half link chain and feels just as good. We’ll see how well this holds ho to the abuse.

Great half link chain for under $15! As a bike shop mechanic, KMC chains are the standard; there's better stuff out there for customers who need it, but for 99% of all riders, KMC delivers the best combination of performance and cost. If you're going for the "all half links" look, that's one thing, but a BIG bonus for mechanics here is that just one half-link chain is enough to make dozens of (much cheaper) standard single speed chains fit correctly.

This is my first time dealing with half-links. A removable pin with a smaller cotter pin is included but I didn't bother, just broke the chain the regular way. The press fit on the pins is very tight, which is great but sucks at the same time. I struggled a bit.As far as weight goes, I didn't check to see if the hollow pins helped, there might be more material due to all of the links being half-links, but most importantly it allowed me more options to run fixed on vertical dropouts, and it's GOLD so who cares.

I bought this chain to prove my friends wrong, because i had 5 friends that had chains from KMC and they noted to me that all of there's has broken in the past and that they're not strong chains. Today i was riding (Note: I've only had the chain for 1 month) and it snapped mid stroke of me pedaling, luckily i was only 1 mile or so from home and was able to scooter myself home, but for had this happen on one my usual routes, 10 miles+ from home it would've been living hell to find my way back home.

Just like other people, the big link pin bent and snapped very easily so I had to join the chain by carefully using my chain tool to partially remove / re-insert existing chain link pins. It was a big pain in the a$$ and broke my (cheap) chain tool. But I eventually did it and the chain looks good and feels solid. Time will tell if it lasts.

Maybe I wasn't breaking the chain correctly... but I could not get the chain to stay together... break after break. The kit does come with a bullet pin to prevent removing links, but I didn't use it... maybe it will work for you... maybe you should get that shadow conspiracy one...

So far this chain is exactly what I hoped for. After a little bit of initial stretch, and readjusting my rear wheel there is zero play in my fixie's drivetrain.