{"product_id":"kmc-xglide-chain","title":"KMC XGlide Chain | Shimano CUES \u0026 LinkGlide Compatible, 9\/10\/11-Speed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KMC XGlide is the purpose-built chain for\u003cstrong\u003e Shimano's CUES and LinkGlide drivetrain ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e — a system designed around durability and long service life rather than weight, with wider cog teeth that require a specifically shaped chain plate to shift properly. The XGlide features a special plate design for wider cog teeth that enables instant shifts and efficient gear harmonization, providing smooth and decisive shifting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Plate Design for LinkGlide Cogs\u003c\/strong\u003e LinkGlide systems use wider cog teeth than standard Shimano drivetrains — the XGlide's plate geometry is specifically shaped to engage with these wider teeth for the smooth, consistent shifting that LinkGlide is designed to deliver. Running a standard X-Series chain on a LinkGlide drivetrain will compromise shifting performance and accelerate wear on both the chain and the cassette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal CUES Compatibility — 9, 10, and 11-Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with 9 to 11-speed Shimano CUES systems — covering the full range of CUES and LinkGlide builds from entry commuter to higher-specification touring and trail setups. One chain for the entire CUES platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKMC MissingLink Included\u003c\/strong\u003e KMC MissingLink included for tool-free chain removal and installation — clean the chain without pulling the wheel, reconnect it in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e9 \/ 10 \/ 11-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1\/2\" x 11\/128\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e116\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eShimano CUES and LinkGlide ONLY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStandard (non-eBike) Shimano CUES \/ LinkGlide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKMC MissingLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The XGlide is for standard Shimano CUES and LinkGlide drivetrains on regular bicycles. For Shimano CUES or LinkGlide on an eBike with a mid-drive motor, see the KMC eGlide which is built with reinforced Shield Tech riveting for the additional torque loads of an eBike drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45467304788015,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/8784\/7215\/files\/10930_83491_xglide.jpg?v=1781290586","url":"https:\/\/evercoastbicycles.ca\/products\/kmc-xglide-chain","provider":"Evercoast Bicycle Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}