{"product_id":"kmc-z8-3-silver-grey-7-3mm-114-link-bike-chain-for-6-24-speed-drivetrains","title":"KMC Z8.3 Silver\/Grey 7.3mm 114-Link Bike Chain for 6-24 Speed Drivetrains","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KMC Z8.3 Silver\/Grey 7.3mm 114L Chain offers exceptional durability and precision for a wide range of bicycles. Designed with KMC’s innovative Bulls-Eye pin mushrooming technique, it ensures superior side plate retention with 200kgf of pin power, making your ride smoother and more reliable. Its bushless construction combined with a half nickel plating enhances longevity and resistance to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperience silent and nimble shifting thanks to the specially engineered Z bridge side plate configuration and chamfering, which reduce noise and improve gear transitions even when mixing different derailleur components. This chain supports 6 to 24-speed drivetrains, making it versatile for city, MTB, race, trekking, and hybrid bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProviding strong side plate retention for reliable chain performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsuring quiet, smooth, and precise shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatibility with a wide range of speeds (6-12-18-21-24 speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for various cycling styles including city, MTB, race, trekking, and hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurability backed by tensile strength of 1020kgf and half nickel plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It’s NOT Good For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse with drivetrains outside the 6-24 speed range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplications requiring chains longer or shorter than 114 links\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty industrial or non-bicycle machinery use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the KMC Z8.3 chain compatible with all types of bikes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is compatible with city, MTB, race, trekking, and hybrid bikes featuring 6 to 24-speed drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Z bridge side plate improve shifting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Z bridge side plate configuration enables faster, smoother, and quieter gear changes by minimizing friction and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45478472974511,"sku":"K51A","price":8.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2003\/4223\/files\/1698312311-54688000.jpg?v=1768522109","url":"https:\/\/www.swinnertoncycles.co.uk\/products\/kmc-z8-3-silver-grey-7-3mm-114-link-bike-chain-for-6-24-speed-drivetrains","provider":"Swinnerton Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}