I've just fitted a 9 speed chain to my rig.
The manufacturer is Zonkie. It seems to run quieter than the KMC it replaced which I suspect is down to its recessed pins.
I can't find any reviews for them though apart from on amazon.
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of them.
... of Zonkie chains?
... of Zonkie chains?
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
pictures of those chains sometimes show DGXMC marking. DGXMC also appears on 'SUMC' chains. I've used neither, so past that, I know nothing about them.
the little blue symbol that appears on all but two chains above is the DGXMC symbol.
I shall be interested to hear how your chain wears.
cheers
the little blue symbol that appears on all but two chains above is the DGXMC symbol.
I shall be interested to hear how your chain wears.
cheers
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Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Where from?
What's the price?
I like the look of the red SX10SL
What's the price?
I like the look of the red SX10SL
Mick F. Cornwall
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
I bought mine from amazon. About £13.00.
I haven't seen any of the coloured ones though.
I haven't seen any of the coloured ones though.
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Surprised you went for the mysterious zonkie vantage.
£13 isn't especially cheap.
Pretty sure I rarely pay that for a 9sp chain.
£13 isn't especially cheap.
Pretty sure I rarely pay that for a 9sp chain.
Sweep
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
It depends on which brand of chain you favour.
I like Campag chains.
Double the price, and I wouldn't mind betting that they would last double the mileage.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-vel ... eed-chain/
I like Campag chains.
Double the price, and I wouldn't mind betting that they would last double the mileage.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-vel ... eed-chain/
Mick F. Cornwall
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Sweep wrote:Surprised you went for the mysterious zonkie vantage.
£13 isn't especially cheap.
Pretty sure I rarely pay that for a 9sp chain.
I had trouble finding a 9 speed KMC chain that was silver and didn't cost silly money. I think the cheapest was around £23. Same for SRAM chains.
9 speed stuff does seem to be unnecessarily expensive compared to 8 speed.
The zonkie really is very quiet though...and SHINY!
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
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"All we are not stares back at what we are"
W H Auden
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
If it's still shiny you aren't riding enough 
I don't believe in paying for shininess with chains.
I don't believe in paying for shininess with chains.
Sweep
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
If it's still shiny AND you are riding enough, you must be cleaning it and looking after it properly.
Check my shiny chains any time you want.
Check my shiny chains any time you want.
Mick F. Cornwall
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CHKMX973/kmc-x9-73-chain
£6.99; no need to spend any more than this on a 9s chain?
If you want shiny the X9-93 model is available from about £11.
cheers
£6.99; no need to spend any more than this on a 9s chain?
If you want shiny the X9-93 model is available from about £11.
cheers
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Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Definitely not riding enough. Only 913 miles so far this year 
I do keep the bike squeaky clean though.
The chain on previously was indeed an X9.73. Very dull looking though and according to my chain wear tool (I've heard these things aren't the best measure of wear), was at 0.75% after just under 2500 easy miles.
It may take a year or so to see how the zonkie fares.
I do keep the bike squeaky clean though.
The chain on previously was indeed an X9.73. Very dull looking though and according to my chain wear tool (I've heard these things aren't the best measure of wear), was at 0.75% after just under 2500 easy miles.
It may take a year or so to see how the zonkie fares.
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Mick F wrote:If it's still shiny AND you are riding enough, you must be cleaning it and looking after it properly.
Check my shiny chains any time you want.
seem to recall you have a particularly rigorous chain cleaning regime though mick.
After every ride or something?
Sweep
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
When they get dirty and need cleaning. It could be every ride, or even once a month.
If you do it frequently, it's easy and quick.
If you leave it too long, it's hard work and messy to do.
I've been cutting the grass in our large sloping back garden this morning.
Why would I leave it until it's long and thick?
Cut it frequently, and it's easy.
If you do it frequently, it's easy and quick.
If you leave it too long, it's hard work and messy to do.
I've been cutting the grass in our large sloping back garden this morning.
Why would I leave it until it's long and thick?
Cut it frequently, and it's easy.
Mick F. Cornwall
Re: ... of Zonkie chains?
Brucey wrote:pictures of those chains sometimes show DGXMC marking. DGXMC also appears on 'SUMC' chains. I've used neither, so past that, I know nothing about them.
the little blue symbol that appears on all but two chains above is the DGXMC symbol.
I shall be interested to hear how your chain wears.
cheers
Well Brucey, I've just used my chain wear device (cyclo) and at 1490 miles as of today, the chain is at the 0.75% mark. Just.
Bill
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.
“Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” ~ Eddy Merckx
It's a rich man whos children run to him when his pockets are empty.