X-Ring vs O-Ring vs Standard Chain

[Drillbit]

Hey guys, what I want to know is which Chain do you prefer: X-Ring, O-Ring or Standard Chain?

I bought this x-ring chain yesterday for 540 bucks (on special) and will try to see how much longer it lasts than my old O-ring chain. What I do know from experience is that an O-Ring chain lasts much longer than a standard one but still my Dad swears against O-Ring chains and says it robs you of HP. Maybe this was true back when 50cc and Dinosaurs ruled the earth. When I showed him this new X ring chain he said it was another gimmick to charge more but he was impressed by its thickness. What do you guys Think?I really like threads with images...



The X-Ring O-ring:


Comparison of normal vs the bad ass Gold X-ring chain:








Looks sweet too,matches shock:

[350skabarat]

Damn that's cheep! I just paid 720 for an EK oring chain. I've never used an x-ring so I wouldn't know. And I'm sure you won't even feel a difference in power from oring to standard

[J.J.]

I have a DID X-ring chain, did not have to re-adjust it after the 1st fitting, so means it's not stretching much. (that or I'm low on power lol) I know I really struggled to get the link plate on while trying to sandwich the fiddly x-rings.

[573VO NW]

Not a bad price for X-ring chain
Where did you buy it?

I have mainly used O-ring chains, not sure about X-rings, but yes I understood it does give a longer life

[Goigen]

That's a bargain! I'd use the X-ring if it was at that price, looks real meaty compared to the normal one.
Any reason why you using the chain wax instead of an oil?

[PTbanshee44]

I also have no experiance with the x-ring...but it does look allot tougher than the other 2 thats for sure.

[Drillbit]

I bought it at a little bike shop in De Ville Bois Drive. I asked for an O-ring chain and they said they had one on special,so I took it. Was pleasantly surprised when I found out it was an X-ring at home. Think they made a mistake.There’s chain wax on because chain came lubed that way. But thinking of buying chain wax because it leaves much less of a mess.Always just been using good old Q-20 but think I should buy the proper stuff from now on for my proper new chain. Dunno,what lubes do u guys use? Oh,I also struggled to get the link plate on, had to use a vice grip to pull it together. Anyway here is a nice chart I found:

[Ravenshield]

I use bel-ray chain lube, don't like waxes as the dirt sticks to it and makes a grinding paste which chows your chain.

[PTbanshee44]

I'm using motule chain spray.