CeramicSpeed wants your chain to be another tool to outpace the competition. Their UFO KMC X101 1/8 Track Chain does just that, saving you two to five watts over your regular chain and lube. And the new formula is up to 15% faster than the old formula.

The secret is their Ultra Fast Optimization process, UFO, which utilizes a brand-new, totally-clean, as in devoid of both lube and particles, silver KMC X101 1/8 Track Chain that is soaked in a proprietary wax and Teflon bath in a clean room. The initial UFO process was created by Friction Facts, the testing concern. CeramicSpeed took over the production and sales thereof. Eventually CeramicSpeed bought Friction Facts completely. And once in-house in Denmark, they figured out a few improvements to make the chain even faster.

When the chain arrives, it will still have some dried wax and Teflon dust on the exterior. The wax will quickly flake off in the first few minutes of use and the dust will come off as well.

Think of this as a race chain. Ride your regular chain until the day of the race, install the UFO chain just before you warm-up, and remove it after cool-downAt the same time, considering the shorter distances of track racing, you might be able to leave the chain on for a long time before it needs to be re-infused with lube.

The chain, once installed, should be optimized for 370 miles (600km) of riding in relatively clean riding conditions. During this time frame, do not lube the chain. If you need to clean it, a dry cloth or soft brush is best. If youre using it in wet conditions, lube the chain with a wax-based lube that has Teflon in it-CeramicSpeed recommends Squirt lube.

The chain comes packages with a full 112-link chain, a single-use master link (you might want to get more so the chain can be installed and removed several times before the lube wears out) and a little bottle of Squirt lube. Follow standard Shimano chain mounting instructions. If you take it off to re-use for another race, use another pin. Any matching pin will do; the pin isnt optimized.

The CeramicSpeed UFO KMC X101 1/8 Track Chain can save you the thing thats hardest to regain: time.