Chains - replacement for the Wippermann 1z1 1/8" anti-rust chain, anyone tried KMC B1 "Rust Buster"?

Posted on Thu 17th, February 2022

• #1

Nim

Hi all

For some years I've used the Wippermann 1z1 1/8" as a daily driver chain for fixed and single-speed including commute, audax and whatever - I just use the 1z1 for everything outdoors. It lives up to the "anti-rust" claims, wears fairly well and is tester-approved. I've even become fond of its fugly, agricultural looks.

Prices of the 1z1 have gone up (was £8, now £12-15) so I'm looking around at other options.

KMC now do a similar "anti-rust" chain, B1 Wide RB (ie "Rust Buster") and I wondered if anyone has tried it, or has a better idea for a daily use chain that is anti-rust?

Cheers!
• #2

Nim

So I have now bought a Rust Buster and will try it on my commute bike vs. the 1z1 'for science'.

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