Probably fake if it’s not from a reputable bicycle store. Too many fake chains on Amazon, eBay, etc. and they frequently fail early so aren’t considered safe to ride
Embarrassed-Thing775 on
That’s Shimano no box packaging for bike shops and OEM.
SiVaCc on
looked for some pics of this chain on goggle and it finds allot of em looking like this. looks awfull ngl
FunkyForceFive on
Nah this isn’t normal Shimano chains come in nice packaging and they look pristine. Your chain clearly has weird damages and dirt like it’s been used before or something. I would return it and find another shop to buy a proper one.
As always, the big question is where you bought it from. If you bought it from a bike shop, bring it back and get an explanation why they’re selling crap. If you bought it off Amazon or some other online flea market, return it and buy a new one from a legit shop.
thepeloton8011 on
‘Bulk’ chain from a box of 20 that bike shops order for workshop use.
I-STATE-FACTS on
Depends entirely where you ordered it from. Bulk packaging exists.
spikbebis on
Bulk-package, i usually ask for this, i dont need the carton etc.
AMonkeyAndALavaLamp on
I got the exact same chain model last week. It came in a thin blue and gray box but once I took it out of it the packaging was like that and came with the same pin for mounting it, which annoyed me because the seller had posted that it had quick link.
Nick_the_Gadabout on
That looks exactly like my NX10 chain in the shop. We have it in a bulk, looks like piece of plastic shit. I’d say it’s genuine, this model looks like this.
kaladin1029 on
yep
BD59 on
That’s oem packaging. Big box of chains in just bags.
Shimano chains suck in my opinion. The pin never goes in square and causes chain to break after a few rides
cltncrts on
Bulk OE packaging, it’s also slathered in a protective grease. The grease will work but I suggest stripping it off and applying something better
keel_up2 on
Looks like a normal NX10. Strip it down and look closely, but it seems legit based on these photos. Don’t rely on the factory lube – strip and hot wax!
Wiwwil on
That’s how I get the chains I buy online, and it’s fine
99-little-ducks on
A lot of chains are fake (probably the majority on things like ebay/amazon/ali express etc). But the packaging looks normal.
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Where from? Probably fake.
Not normal, most probably counterfeit.
Probably fake if it’s not from a reputable bicycle store. Too many fake chains on Amazon, eBay, etc. and they frequently fail early so aren’t considered safe to ride
That’s Shimano no box packaging for bike shops and OEM.
looked for some pics of this chain on goggle and it finds allot of em looking like this. looks awfull ngl
Nah this isn’t normal Shimano chains come in nice packaging and they look pristine. Your chain clearly has weird damages and dirt like it’s been used before or something. I would return it and find another shop to buy a proper one.
[Examples of what it should look like. ](https://www.ecosia.org/images?size=wallpaper&q=Shimano+NX10+chain)
Ok, entertain us. Where did you buy it from?
Looks like it’s been spray painted.
As always, the big question is where you bought it from. If you bought it from a bike shop, bring it back and get an explanation why they’re selling crap. If you bought it off Amazon or some other online flea market, return it and buy a new one from a legit shop.
‘Bulk’ chain from a box of 20 that bike shops order for workshop use.
Depends entirely where you ordered it from. Bulk packaging exists.
Bulk-package, i usually ask for this, i dont need the carton etc.
I got the exact same chain model last week. It came in a thin blue and gray box but once I took it out of it the packaging was like that and came with the same pin for mounting it, which annoyed me because the seller had posted that it had quick link.
That looks exactly like my NX10 chain in the shop. We have it in a bulk, looks like piece of plastic shit. I’d say it’s genuine, this model looks like this.
yep
That’s oem packaging. Big box of chains in just bags.
where did you order it?
https://preview.redd.it/6dvw4p8akx1f1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99d8c278fcdbb303973fd1532f94e0c04a22f38f
Shimano chains suck in my opinion. The pin never goes in square and causes chain to break after a few rides
Bulk OE packaging, it’s also slathered in a protective grease. The grease will work but I suggest stripping it off and applying something better
Looks like a normal NX10. Strip it down and look closely, but it seems legit based on these photos. Don’t rely on the factory lube – strip and hot wax!
That’s how I get the chains I buy online, and it’s fine
A lot of chains are fake (probably the majority on things like ebay/amazon/ali express etc). But the packaging looks normal.