Lightweight VG Sports bike chains. Cheaper than SRAM, KMC, or Shimano, but are they worth it?
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I have always used SRAM chains on my 11 speed bikes. Their PC1130 and PC1110 chains are cheap, durable, shift nicely, and last a long time. However, they are not particularly lightweight.
KMC make some excellent lightweight chains, such as the X11 SL (that comes with hollow pins and slotted plates, but they are pretty expensive, and you can easily pay £60 ($80) for one. This is where AliExpress comes in.
I found a lightweight chain (with hollow pins and slotted plates) by a company called VG Sports. It actually comes in a few grams lighter than a KMC X11 SL chain, seems to have great reviews, and only costs £18! So are these VG sports bicycle chains just as good?
(Spoiler Alert – They are awful!)
In this video, I’ll cover the construction, the durability, and compare it to other chains from some of the big brands.
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Start
00:39 – Sponsor Segment
02:14 – Intro
03:52 – Lightweight Chains
05:27 – VG Sports Chain
08:06 – New vs Worn Chain
11:09 – Ruined Cassette
14:07 – AliExpress Reviews
17:38 – Final Thoughts
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I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
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Please note:
With the exception of Siroko, I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
