Chain reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 154 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Chain brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskUK, r/MTB, r/jewelry, r/Chainsaw, r/veganuk. Top-rated brands include Stihl (4.3/5), Caffè Nero (4.3/5), Nando’s (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews154
Subreddits26
Posts33
Brands84
Products49
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#1
Stihl
4.3
(10)
"Stihl RS is honestly the best performance out of the box of any .325 chain I've tried."
"I picked up a Stihl full chisel (yellow) chain for mine."
"I like the Stihl rapid super (RS) chisel chain."
"The chain I chose was stihl full chisel."
"I’ve ran everything expect Archer and so far Stihl chains been better and Oregon right behind."
"Head to your dealer and ask for a “yellow” chain for that bar & saw."
"You are looking for stihl chain( 23 RS 81) I've had a difficult time locating this chain in stock."
"Stihl branch chain is very high quality. I’ve heard good things about husky chain."
"Stihl 3005-000-4817 is an 18” bar for 3/8LP chain that I put on my ms250."
"Never been impressed with the Stihl PMM3 personally, stays sharp in dirty wood a little longer but it's pretty slow cutting."
#2
Caffè Nero
4.3
(8)
"Nero’s coffee is my favourite and I love their vegan croissant."
"Cafe Nero is the best though, especially for a mocha ❤️and the raspberry croissant, yum!"
"Nero cos it's the only chain one not pro genocide and the coffee doesn't taste like dirt."
"Nero wins for me - they’ve got a croissant and a panini for us."
"Caffe Nero. Costa and Starbucks are straight up crap."
"Caffe Nero is not bad - they have the raspberry croissant."
"Caffe nero for me for drinks and sweet food."
"I hate Costa coffee with a burning passion."
#3
Nando’s
4.4
(7)
"Nando’s. Consistent every single time, know exactly what’s gonna happen, the foods delicious."
"Nandos. Enough variety without being overwhelming, feels like good quality for the money, consistent quality."
"Nandos is tasty and consistent. Love it with the family too. Something for everyone!"
"Also love a nandos."
#4
Silca
4.7
(6)
"Best drip type lubes I’ve used."
"It penetrates the chain immediately."
"Silca Super Secret really seems to do everything it claims to."
"The lack of friction is astonishing, everything stays immaculate."
"I ride in the wet often so I use a wet lube."
"So far so good, pretty clean, lasts a while."
#5
Platinum
4.8
(5)
"I have a platinum cross I never remove and it still looks brand new."
"Platinum!"
"Platinum. Very expensive but can last the longest, is a rare metal."
"Doesn't tarnish like silver or even gold (over time) and is hard and durable."
"The platinum held up best. 'the shine' from it was brand new is gone but thats it."
#6
Five Guys
4.6
(5)
"Five guys💯"
"5 guys"
"Five Guys IMO has the best option. The fries obviously. But the lettuce wrap is the BEST one I’ve found so far."
"Always a consistently good burger and fries."
"I have celiac and will often eat at Five Guys! They don't have gluten free buns but I normally get my burger protein style."
#7
Wahaca
4.3
(4)
"Every time and every branch I’ve been to over the last 15 years has been wonderful."
"I've been to most Wahaca's in London and they never disappoint, at least on the food."
"Easy."
#8
Pizza Express
4.0
(4)
"Dough balls are everything."
"Specifically the Liverpool Waterfront restaurant."
"Good food, good coffee, interesting buildings."
#9
DID
5.0
(3)
"Also agree on the official DID tool, can't go wrong with it."
"DID tool ftw, pricey but well worth it!"
"No complaints on sprockets or chain"
#10
Dishoom
4.7
(3)
"Total outsider here but my favorite UK chain is Dishoom."
"Total outsider here but my favorite UK chain is Dishoom."
"Is very good but there's only a handful."
#11
Chick-fil-A
4.3
(3)
"Chick Fil A and if you’re on the west coast Burgerville."
"Chick-fil-A, chipotle, and sweet green."
"I will eat Chick Fil A if nothing else is available; they have the grilled nuggets."
#12
DuPont
4.3
(3)
"DuPont chain saver for me."
"Dupont chain saver if you like to save a little money. It’s perfect for o-ring or non o-ring chains."
"I like Dupont Chain Saver."
#13
Park Tool
4.3
(3)
"Park Tool CC-4.2"
"Park tool cc4."
"I like the park tools one"
#14
Rock N Roll
4.0
(3)
"Rock n Roll Gold is great."
"Rock n Roll Gold. You use a lot of it but it acts like a cleaner too."
#15
Rudy's
4.0
(3)
"I've still not had a bad experience there."
"Do great pizza."
#16
Franco Chain
5.0
(2)
"The style is called a Franco chain. They have square links and are very sturdy."
"I love francos"
#17
WD-40 Chain Wax
5.0
(2)
"Switched to WD40 chain wax not long ago from Muc Off all weather chain lube."
"WD40 chain wax. Hands down the best I've used."
#18
Pedro
5.0
(2)
"Pedro’s Chain Checker+"
"The Pedro Chain Checker Plus II, which uses a three point design to properly isolate pin wear from roller wear."
#19
Leon
4.5
(2)
"Leon for both coffee and vegan food."
"I'm finding Leon to be really good."
#20
Coffee #1
4.5
(2)
"Coffee #1 by a country mile."
"Coffee#1 is usually my next choice, then Pret, then Nero."
#21
Hawaiiropechains
4.5
(2)
"Hawaiiropechains.com. The Braddah that runs it still works his county job on Oahu and runs the online business too."
"Hawaiiropechains, Jacoje, Saints Gold."
#22
Miller and Carter
4.0
(2)
"Steak houses are great."
"The Lounge Group - A slightly more upmarket Wetherspoons."
#23
Wagamama
4.0
(2)
"Honestly most consistent and best value for money in my opinion is Wagamamas."
#24
Warp 9
4.0
(2)
"If you're running 12kw or more you probably want the warp 9 kit with the 420 chain."
"Warp 9 is the quietest, the Heavy Hitters one is more efficient."
#25
Smoove
4.0
(2)
#26
Wetherspoons
4.0
(2)
"Wetherspoons. The beer is always good. Curry and a pint of Guinness for a tenner, what’s not to love."
#27
Little Caesars
4.0
(2)
"Little Cesar's"
"Either little ceasers with their $7 large pizzas, or Dominos when Dominos has a 50% off sale."
#28
Jacoje
4.0
(2)
"Any jacoje chain that is a smaller width than the bail of the pendant should suffice."
"Jacoje is a great source!"
#29
Muc-Off
4.0
(2)
"So far it’s decent."
#30
Oregon
4.0
(2)
"Oregon speed cut, part number:95TXL078E"
"Oregon is my other go-to."
#31
Abbey
5.0
(1)
"Abbey LL Chain Wear Tool"
#32
Unior
5.0
(1)
"Unior 1644/6"
#33
Mint'n Dry
5.0
(1)
"My chain stays cleaner for longer and attracts less dirt."
#34
Curb Chain
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend a curb chain, it has the most surface area connected."
#35
Ceramic
5.0
(1)
"Going ceramic was the biggest benefit for me."
#36
Iceoutfitters Official
5.0
(1)
"I have stainless steel chains, fair pricing too. It should last a loooong time even with a kid beating it up."
#37
Uverly
5.0
(1)
"Uverly, jacoje, hawaiiropechains, and linxresale all have good quality and customer service."
#38
Quince
5.0
(1)
"[This] one is pretty and a nice staple, it’s 1."
#39
Effetto Mariposa
5.0
(1)
"They all use Effetto Mariposa Flowerpower Wax."
#40
Zero Friction Cycling
5.0
(1)
"You should read zerofrictioncycling if you actually want to go down the chain lube rabbit hole."
#41
Gold Chain
5.0
(1)
"Why not just buy 1 good gold chain in the $200-400 range that can last a lifetime"
#42
14K Franco Chain
5.0
(1)
"I wear my 14k Franco as my everyday wear. I love the design and feel of this chain."
#43
Russet
5.0
(1)
"Recently purchased from them quality is perfect."
#44
KMC
5.0
(1)
"Look for a KMC chain in pink because that’s the brand of chains i like"
#45
Franco Manca
5.0
(1)
"Never had a bad Franco Manca."
#46
Pepes
5.0
(1)
"Pepes never let me down ever"
#47
Chopstix
5.0
(1)
"Chopstix is always my go-to whenever I fancy some hot food on-the-go."
#48
Flat Iron
5.0
(1)
"Flat Iron and Taro for me. The first one is always reliable and the beef drip fries are amazing."
#49
Greene King
5.0
(1)
"Greene King. They've got a good variety on the menu and cover most dietary requirements."
#50
Mitchell’s and Butlers
5.0
(1)
"Mitchell’s and Butlers? If you class that as a chain. The higher end ones like All Bar One, Browns."
#51
Honest Burgers
5.0
(1)
"Honest Burgers."
#52
Qdoba
5.0
(1)
"Qdoba and Culver’s"
#53
P.F. Chang's
5.0
(1)
"P.F. Chang’s (gluten free menu)"
#54
Pewag
4.0
(1)
"Pewag square link is what I’ve been using on the rear."
#55
Les Schwab Tires
4.0
(1)
"I use their Quick Fit Chains on my ‘03 Sequoia."
#56
SCC Peerless
4.0
(1)
"I’ve always owned SCC Peerless chains for my 4R and now my Sequoia."
#57
Hawaii Rope Chains
4.0
(1)
"Also try https://hawaiiropechains.com/"
#58
Beara Beara
4.0
(1)
"Beara Beara has a section online dedicated to chains https://www.bearabeara.co.uk/straps-and-chains"
#59
Peerless Chain
4.0
(1)
"I have used z-chains without issue."
#60
Boeshield
4.0
(1)
"I’ve tried several chain lubes but always come back to Boeshield T9."
#61
Tru Tension
4.0
(1)
"My chain stays clean, isn’t sticky, and doesn’t leave any residue."
#62
Spikes Spider
4.0
(1)
"We used to use something called a Spikes Spider on our Audi Allroad."
#63
Z Chains
4.0
(1)
"I carry Z Chains, but only a single set."
#64
ProLink
4.0
(1)
"I use ProLink to clean and lube, and have for a long long time."
#65
Local Eclectic
4.0
(1)
"Check out local eclectic they typically have some solid silver and gold pieces."
#66
White Gold
4.0
(1)
"I would maybe start by looking for a white gold herringbone chain, which you can probably find for a few hundred dollars if you shop around online!"
#67
Wolf Tooth
4.0
(1)
"Supposed to be very long lasting, like 3-4 months."
#68
Dumonde
4.0
(1)
"Dumonde tech is what I’ve used for years."
#69
Boshield
4.0
(1)
"It’s cheap, in every shop, and works well in all conditions."
#70
Mene
4.0
(1)
"Perhaps a platinum chain for your mum?"
#71
Nokian
4.0
(1)
"They perform very well in the snow."
#72
Absolute Black
4.0
(1)
"Absolute black is phenomenal."
#73
SCS
4.0
(1)
"I successfully used cable chains from the brand “SCS”, model SZ335."
#74
Italian Silver
4.0
(1)
"If you go with silver get the rhodium plated Italian silver."
#75
Sterling Silver
4.0
(1)
"Sterling will be the most affordable and should last well."
#76
LinxResale
4.0
(1)
"They also have a sister site linxresale that offers domestic pieces."
#77
Bailey's
4.0
(1)
"Bailey'sonline.com has bar and chain selectors where you put in your make and model of saw."
#78
Sram
4.0
(1)
"It takes a Sram PC-830 8 speed chain."
#79
YBN
4.0
(1)
"YBN is supposedly the 'best' according to Low Friction Cycling."
#80
Vortex
4.0
(1)
"I replaced my chain and sprockets recently and went with a Vortex set—gold 520."
#81
MOTUL
4.0
(1)
"I use MOTUL's product. But Diesel works great in cleaning the chain too."
#82
Rock and Roll
3.0
(1)
"My chain would get noisy after 10 miles."
#83
Stainless Steel
3.0
(1)
"I would stay away from stainless steel. But all other options work and just depends on personal taste."
#84
14K Gold
3.0
(1)
"14k is good but will tarnish and change color in water and sweat."
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