{"product_id":"chaine-11v-kmc-dlc11-waxed-noir-bleu-cire-copie","title":"KMC DLC11 Waxed 11V Chain Black\/Celeste","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eKMC DLC 11 Waxed 11V chain\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies excellence in terms of performance, durability and eco-responsibility. Thanks to \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eDLC (Diamond-Like Coating)\u003c\/strong\u003e technology, its ultra-hard surface offers exceptional efficiency and smooth transmission, while resisting wear even in the most demanding conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"357\" data-start=\"348\"\u003ewaxed\u003c\/strong\u003e version of this chain guarantees cleaner, quieter and more durable performance. Unlike oil-based lubricants, dry wax forms a protective barrier that repels dirt, reduces maintenance and extends the lifespan of the drivetrain. No degreasing is required: a simple dry brush or cloth is enough to maintain the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eEco-friendly, \u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eKMC GO WAX\u003c\/strong\u003e wax is biodegradable and free from harmful solvents. KMC is thus steering its production towards a future without mineral oil-based lubricants, for the benefit of the cyclist and the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"745\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e1. Why use a \"waxed\" chain rather than an oiled one?\u003c\/b\u003e Wax forms a dry microfilm that does not attract sand or dust. This prevents the formation of an \"abrasive paste\" that prematurely wears your cassette. Your bike stays clean for longer and you gain a few watts of efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e2. How do you maintain this chain once the factory wax has worn off?\u003c\/b\u003e You should definitely not re-apply oil. After approximately 300–500 km (or a ride in the rain), clean the chain with a dry cloth and apply a new coat of liquid wax (such as \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"261\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eKMC GO WAX\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e3. Is the \"Celeste\" coating purely aesthetic?\u003c\/b\u003e The black colour is the DLC treatment (ultra-hard). The colour accents (Celeste) are an additional coating that also protects against corrosion, but it is indeed the black DLC that delivers the friction performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e4. Is it compatible with 12-speed drivetrains?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This chain is strictly reserved for \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"116\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e11-speed\u003c\/b\u003e systems (Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo). For 12-speed, there is the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"199\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eDLC 12\u003c\/i\u003e version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC","offers":[{"title":"118","offer_id":56253310173564,"sku":"PBS_KMC_026201","price":95.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/3444\/9318\/files\/imgi_1_kmc-dlc11-waxed-chain-black-celeste-1-1728662.jpg?v=1768985692","url":"https:\/\/probikeshop.com\/products\/11v-kmc-dlc11-waxed-black-celeste-chain","provider":"Probikeshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}