60-Second Tech: Wippermann Colors

We profiled some Purely Custom bike bling in a 60-Second Tech post last week. Making a drivetrain sexy, however, is a tough job.

But leave it to a company that’s been making chains for 100 years to produce functional-yet-flashy items: Wippermann Connex 9sG and 920 chains. The 9sG is a gold (brass-plated) chain and the 920 gets a Teflon coating rocking blue outer plates.

Connex chains are compatible with all mountain (and road) bike 9-speed drive systems on the market, Wippermann says. All 9-speed chains can be easily opened and closed by hand with the supplied Connex link.

Connex 9sG – 9 Speed Chain

The “gold” color of this chain makes it the ultimate fashion product.  Its high grade brass coating offers reliable protection against corrosion. $49.95

• Materials: Steel
• Dimension: 1/2″ x 11/128″
• Links: 114
• Pin length: 6.6mm
• Roller width: 2.2mm
• Sprockets: 9
• Pin ejection pressure: > 1500 N
• Pin hardening: XHB
• Weight (110 links): 289 g
• Includes one Connex Link

Connex 920 – Teflon

The smooth surface of the Teflon coating on this chain reduces friction to a minimum. The 920 is a blue color.  Includes one ConneX link. $54.95

• Materials: Teflon Coated Steel
• Dimension: 1/2″ x 11/128″
• Links: 114
• Pin length: 6.6mm
• Roller width: 2.2mm
• Sprockets: 9
• Pin ejection pressure: > 1500 N
• Pin hadening: XHB
• Weight (110 links): 289 g

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