{"product_id":"chaine-11v-kmc-dlc-1-waxed-noir-cire","title":"KMC DLC11 Waxed 11-speed Chain Black Waxed","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"38\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eKMC DLC 11 Waxed 11-speed 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 delivers exceptional efficiency and smooth power transfer, 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 life of the drivetrain. No degreasing is required: a simple dry brush or cloth is all you need 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 cyclists 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 instead of an oiled one?\u003c\/b\u003e Wax forms a dry micro-film that does not attract sand or dust. This prevents the formation of an \"abrasive paste\" that prematurely wears your cassette. Your bike stays cleaner 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 fresh 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, the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"199\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eDLC 12\u003c\/i\u003e version is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC","offers":[{"title":"118","offer_id":55456662946172,"sku":"PBS_KMC_026199","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/3444\/9318\/files\/kmc-dlc11-x-118lbox-waxed_8908db8b-02ab-479e-aa0f-a74dd507232d.jpg?v=1756382757","url":"https:\/\/probikeshop.com\/products\/chain-12-speed-kmc-dlc12-black-waxed-1","provider":"Probikeshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}