Bicycle Chain Test Results

Wippermann is conducting chain wear tests to quantifiably measure the wear rates of all bicycle chains on the market.

Data Updated: June 10, 2010

View the test results.

Video comments from the best hand made frame builders about Connex chain by Wippermann.

Chainwear Testing Explained

Connex Link Demonstration

How To Change a Bicycle Chain
with a Connex Link

The Best Builders Use Connex

Richard Sachs on Connex

Groovy Cycleworks on Connex

Jim Wirtanen of Igleheart on Connex

Chris Igleheart on Connex

Erik Noren of Peacock Groove on Connex

Easy Pocket Chain Tester

We stock the Chain Wear Indicator by Wippermann and this is a simple way to check the wear on your chain. Fits in your pocket. Works with all chain speeds and brands.

Chainwear Test Results

Wippermann's 10sX chain, with stainless steel inner links, underwent 114 hours of this test before it showed 1% wear, considerably out-wearing all competitor chains tested to date.

2010 Chainwear 10 Speed Test Results Chart (PDF)
Published: 2010-MAR-23
Last Update: 2010-JUN-10 *NEW DATA !

Chainwear Testing Methodology
- The video "Chainwear Testing Explained" goes into detail about the testing methodology. Video is directly to the left.
- "Chain Wear Test Results Point to Wippermann" explains the testing methodology in this PDF.

Shifting Performance Test Results

Shifting Performance Test of Worn Chains (PDF)
24 pages explaing the entire process and results.
Published: 2009-MAY-08

Shifting Performance Test of New Chains (PDF)
21 pages explaing the entire process and results.
Published: 2008-OCT-01

Breaking Load Test Results

Breaking Load Test of Worn Chains (PDF)
Published: 2007-AUG

Bicycle Chain Brands Being Tested

Connex, Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, KMC, Yaban, and Point. Chains from each of these manufacturers are being tested. When the results become available we will update this page.

Chain Testing Facility

Wippermann commissioned the recently completed tests at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. Two prominent German newspapers, "Handelsblatt" and "Wirtschaftswoche", currently rank RWTH Aachen first in Germany in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Purchase A Connex Chain

We carry the full line of Connex Chain by Wippermann, viewable in our catalog.