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product_id: 1598742
title: "X8 8-Speed Silver X-Series Bicycle Chain Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and All Major Systems"
brand: "kmc"
price: "VT10201"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1598742-x8-8-speed-silver-x-series-bicycle-chain-compatible-shimano
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 116 links for durability 8-speed compatibility Lightweight at 286g X8 8-Speed Silver X-Series Bicycle Chain Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and All Major Systems

**Brand:** kmc
**Price:** VT10201
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♀️ Elevate Your Ride with Precision and Power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** X8 8-Speed Silver X-Series Bicycle Chain Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and All Major Systems by kmc
- **How much does it cost?** VT10201 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1598742-x8-8-speed-silver-x-series-bicycle-chain-compatible-shimano)

## Best For

- kmc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kmc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly Options:** Choose between EcoProteq and Hardy Nickel Plate for sustainable cycling.
- • **Engineered for Speed:** Ramps designed for quick engagement with chain rings and cassettes.
- • **High Pin Power Riveting:** Maximize your ride with chains designed for longevity and strength.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, and all major systems.
- • **Smooth Shifting Precision:** Experience seamless gear transitions with Double X Bridge construction.

## Overview

The KMC X8 8-Speed Silver X-Series Bicycle Chain is engineered for performance, featuring a lightweight design, high pin power riveting, and compatibility with all major cycling systems. With its innovative Double X Bridge construction, this chain ensures smooth and fast shifting, making it an essential upgrade for any serious cyclist.

## Description

Extra Stretch Proof Mushroomed Pins Enhance Durability, Compatible With Shimano, Sram And Campagnolo 6-7-8 Speed Systems, Comes With A Reusable Kmc Missing Link 8 (7.3Mm), Full Nickel Plating, Width: 7.3Mm, Weight: 315G.

## Features

- SMOOTH, FAST, AND ACCURATE: With Double X Bridge construction, our chains increase shifitng precision and shifting speed and our High Pin Power Riveting solves chain stretch and gives you more miles.
- INNER & OUTER CHAMFERING: Ramps specifically engineered to engage with your chain rings and cassettes quickly and provide smooth shifting.
- HIGH-END COATINGS: X8 Chains are available in our EcoProteq and our Hardy Nickel Plate options
- HIGH PIN POWER RIVETING: Get more miles with our extra strength high-pin-power chains.
- X-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS: Size: 1/2"x11/128" Length: 116 Link Weight: 286 grams.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.13 x 3.9 x 0.71 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.35 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 4 x 4 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.27 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | KMC |
| Model Name | X8 X 116L, SILVER |
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Suggested Users | Bicycle Accessories |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | KMC |
| Part Number | X8.99-116L, Silver |
| Style | 8-speed |
| Included Components | MISSINGLINK |
| Outer Material | aluminum |
| Size | 0.5 inches X 0.09" |
| Sport Type | Cycling |

## Product Details

- **Load Capacity:** 3E+2 N (67 lbf) working load capacity
- **Brand:** KMC
- **Item Pitch:** 0.5 Inches
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Roller Diameter:** 0.5 Inches

## Images

![X8 8-Speed Silver X-Series Bicycle Chain Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and All Major Systems - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UOGpLhQNL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can someone who OWNS this chain measure the width of the pin and the width of the plates (width across plates between pins) with a caliper or Micrometer and let me know the dimensions?**
A: ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES AT ROOM TEMP +/- 0.001 INCHOUTER PLATES RANGE 0.26 to 0.29 INNER PLATE WIDTH (nominal: 3/32" OR 0.09375 ): range 0.0905 to 0.095PIN LENGTH (nominal 7.3mm 0.28762)  : 0.283 PIN WIDTH (DIAMETER):  0.148  -so...what is the problem?? browjo@bigpond.com

**Q: Is it true that "since the plates on the sides are beveled at the edges, it's eating up the teeth of my aluminum cogs pretty quick"?**
A: It's never a good idea, when your wife asks, "Does this dress make my butt look fat?", to respond, "No, honey, your butt makes your butt look fat."

However, in this case, the answer has to be, "No honey, your aluminum cog is eating up the teeth of your aluminum cog.". Aluminum is a soft material, chosen for low weight, and the trade-off for low weight and performance is longevity. It's barely acceptable for daily use on chainrings, where the load is distributed over many more teeth and the chain engagement angles are relatively shallow. In cassette cogs, where the pressure is distributed over few teeth and the chain engagement angles are greater, wear issues are going to be more pronounced.

As others have noted, your chain spends nearly all of its working life on the rollers, and only a tiny fraction of the time shifting, where any side plate configuration could possibly be an issue.

Some stray thoughts:

1) Cleanliness may or may not be next to godliness, but it matters in drive train components. I've seen chains with thousands of miles on them that looked new. They were running on old bikes with fully enclosed chain-cases. That's impractical for derailleur bikes, but it does emphasize just how much of a role road grit plays in drive train wear. I've had to get fanatical about drive train maintenance since moving to Central Florida - we don't really have soil here. In reality, it's ancient beach sand. Very abrasive ancient beach sand, and that's the road dust here. I get significantly more drive train wear since moving here, and it's not from climbing mountain passes.

And keep in mind - road grit aside, if your cogs are wearing, those microscopic bits and chunks of aluminum are just going around the chain, over and over, eating more surface off the cogs - cleaning them out of the chain can only help matters.

2) Get a steel cassette and save the aluminum for race day. (I'd suggest the same for tires - why wear out your expensive race kit just training and running around town?)

3) Change your perspective. Are you a competitive racer? If not, do you actually need the lightest components to get to the store or your work 72 seconds faster? If  those few seconds are critical, then maybe you'll have to get comfortable with the idea that your typical NASCAR Ford is going to need a little more maintenance and parts than your typical dealership Ford.

**Q: Does this come with a connecting pin, chain link or is that extra?**
A: comes with a Masterlink which will connect the 2 ends. Pretty easy, best if you use a set of needle nose pliers or any pliers pretty much. Make sure you match the length to your present chain and remove or add links as required, if this is your case you need a good quality chain breaker/riveter. On some of these KMC chains even though lighter appearing don't be deceived, the pins are tight and I have broken the cheapee LBS chain breakers. On one of the hollow pin KMC chains, which I Love and use almost exclusively, I even broke one of the small pocket ParkTool  chain breakers. These things are well built. Hope this helps...Good Luck..Mo

**Q: For my 7 speed mountain bike should i use this chain(kmc x8.99) or sram pc 870. which is better?**
A: The KMC X8.99 chain has all the inner and outer links nickel plated whereas the SRAM pc 870 is only chrome plated on the outer links, so the KMC chain is less likely to rust and looks much better on your bike.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An upgrade I was not expecting!
*by O***N on September 2, 2025*

Really really REALLY pleased with this chain. I am a casual, but daily rider of older 3 series Treks (with the attendant low-mid level SRAM and Shimano gear sets), and I did not expect a chain to make this much of a difference. I was servicing and adjusting the derailleurs on both bikes and while the shifts were spot on technically, they still felt "crunchy". I did a bit of reading, and that led me to order one of these. OK, chain lives matter. World of difference. Quieter, smoother, more authoritative shifts. Immediately ordered another one for bike #2. Five minute install, quick links, pre-lubricated. So quiet!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good chain
*by J***  on August 3, 2025*

KMC chains are very durable and easy to install and remove with the quick link. Reasonabley priced

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go to ebike chain
*by G***G on May 26, 2025*

Strong Ebike chain I use on my BBHD e bike motor . These take a beating and ask for more . I like the looks of the chainand the fact that I never had one break on me using with the BBHD motor . I see that these are made in Taiwan no cheep China junk .Good value and I always keep a extra on hand just in case

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*