{"product_id":"kmc-dlc12-pro-racing-12-speed-chain","title":"KMC DLC12 Pro Racing 12 Speed Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver heard of Titanium Carbon Nitride?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither had we until we read about the new KMC DLC series of Pro Racing chains. Boasting extreme surface smoothness and durability, the 4-stage coating and treatment process that each link goes through after the unique KMC shape forming and double X-bridge design includes heat treatment, surface treatment, NP plating and TiCN plating and is said to increase hardness by 300% and smoothness 10-fold. This makes for a chain that is lighter, stronger, smoother and harder, improving shifting, reducing friction and increasing durability and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApparently, it's the most widely requested chain by teams competing in the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, and Giro d’Italia. (yes, we know they're road races but the tech still applies to MTB)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho's this item for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riders wanting ultimate durability and maximum efficiency from a 12-speed chain, with crisp shifting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of gears:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DLC 12 Pro Racing chain is suitable for 12-speed drivetrains from both Shimano and Sram as well as 12-speed drivetrains from other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of links:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126 Links making it suitable for a very wide range of bikes including some full-suspension e-bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 260g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick joining link:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, included. Single-use only recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \/ construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Links are formed from a special high alloy steel combination and then coated with a chemical surface treatment before NP plating and TiCN plating. Titanium Carbon Nitride coating technology from the Swiss watch industry provides the\u003cbr\u003eperfect combination of metal and surface shield technology to upgrade plate hardness by over 300%. The inner and outer plates both feature chamfering and the outer plates use KMC's Double X-Bridge profile for wider compatibility and improved shifting and their pin technology makes KMC's chains the highest pin strength on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther component compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with all 12-speed drivetrains. Can be used on E-Bike 12-speed drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41194698571821,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7052\/5229\/products\/KMC_DLC12_Pro_Racing_12_Speed_Chain_Black_Magic_12_Speed_01_559f4bbc-c31b-4952-90da-87ab4ba31dc7.jpg?v=1667702379","url":"https:\/\/www.mtbdirect.com.au\/products\/kmc-dlc12-pro-racing-12-speed-chain","provider":"MTB Direct Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}