Non O-ring (Roller Chain) vs O-ring vs X-ring Chains on Sur-Ron Ultra Bee

[@Jamminn555]

Really appreciate this chain comparison, man. You helped me stick with my stock chain for now. Really preciate it. Ben

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

Thanks for the kind words. Yea there's a lot of misinformation about chains. The stock isn't bad at all.

[@Sherman1862]

I switched to 16-inch rear and 21-inch front on my E Ride Pro for trail riding and off road stealth recon and fun. I'm experimenting with 60 tooth sprocket for lots of low end torque as I don't really care about top speeds exceeding 50 MPH or so.. Wheels are Warp 9 and running Dunlop MX 34 front and Recon Sticky Gummy on back. I "Upgraded" to that Gold Non O ring from stock O Ring. Rode it yesterday and I thought it "Way loud" AND ANNOYING!!! Felt like everyone knew I was coming a mile away!!! So I'm wondering the best, quietest chain to get? Thanking of trying the X Ring, but could go back to stock and just add a few links as i went from a 55-tooth stock. Anyway! Very helpful Video!!! Interested in any and all opinions. Thank you! : ) Happy New Year 2025!!!!

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

The chain I now use is DID 520VX3GB which you can find on amazon. It's a high quality X-Ring chain. I'm very happy with it. Quiet like o-ring chain but more flexible like a roller chain. It's important to get high quality though. The cheap X-Ring chain in video isn't very good. I only used it for a little while

[@BogdanNourescu]

Thank you for the comparison. I was debating between roller and x-ring for my new 58t sprocket

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

You're welcome. If you are road riding, roller is too loud and offers no advantages. I thought about doing range test with dirt riding, but I just decided to settle on x-ring. I think it's a good compromise between maintenance and performance. I have a 54t ordered for dirt. I'm hoping for more range with larger sprocket.

[@zekd]

My Niche X-Ring Chain sucks. Way too heavy IMO. Trying out a roller chain, just tested on the stand and I got 9mph more top speed. Trail testing it tomorrow.

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

I can believe that, it is heavier. The stand speed test is interesting, but I saw no difference on the road. I haven't had a chance to try out the trails yet.

[@MetalClub]

Any update on this @zekd? Adding a 54T to my ultra bee this weekend and was planning on this xring chain. Most ride train and single track. Thanks!

[@zekd]

@@MetalClub yes, I switched to a cheap roller chain, it wore out very quickly and needed constant adjustment after each ride. I'm sure if I bought a high quality, name brand chain, it would of been absolutely fine. I ended up switching to a high quality DID X ring chain (link to it is in my most recent video description) IMO roller chain would be fine if you ride on road and X ring will perform and last longer if you ride off road. Range difference is negligible.

[@MetalClub]

@zekd dude thank you!

[@SUPERGOOSE-LLC]

I have also switched to a DID 520VX3GB. Really like it so far.