{"product_id":"kmc-e12-ti-n-gold-chain-12-speed-130-links","title":"KMC E12 Ti-N Gold Chain – 12 Speed \/ 130 Links","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eThe KMC E12 Ti-N Gold Chain is built specifically for modern full-power eMTBs where standard chains simply wear too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eDesigned around the increased torque loads created by Bosch, Shimano, Brose, TQ, and other mid-drive motor systems, the E12 uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ereinforced riveted joints\u003c\/strong\u003e, KMC’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eTriple X-Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a robust non-directional construction to deliver significantly better longevity under load. KMC specifically positions the E12 as its dedicated \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e12-speed e-bike chain\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered for high-mileage use and heavy drivetrain stress. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eThis version features the premium \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eTi-N Gold (Titanium Nitride) coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is more than just cosmetic. The ultra-smooth hardened surface improves wear resistance, corrosion protection, and drivetrain efficiency while giving the chain its distinctive premium gold finish. KMC highlights Ti-N for its exceptional hardness and durability—particularly valuable for riders putting serious mileage through their bikes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eWith:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e130 links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e12-speed compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eMissingLink included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eFull compatibility with SRAM MTB and Shimano rear 12-speed derailleur systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e…the E12 is one of the strongest workshop-fit chains for aggressive eMTB riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eThis is very much a “fit it properly once” product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eDedicated \u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e12-speed eMTB chain\u003c\/strong\u003e design \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eReinforced riveted joints for higher motor torque loads \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eTriple X-Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e construction \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003ePremium \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eTi-N Gold Titanium Nitride coating\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eNon-directional design for easier installation \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eCompatible with SRAM MTB and Shimano rear 12-speed systems \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eIncludes MissingLink connector \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e1\/2\" x 11\/128\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003ePin length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e5.2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eLength: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e130 links\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e272g\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eFully e-bike approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eTorque Collective Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eThis is the KMC chain we’d recommend for serious eMTB riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eBecause full-power bikes destroy standard chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eEspecially on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003eBosch CX bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eShimano EP8 builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eOrbea Wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eTrek Rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eNorco Range VLT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eLevo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eDecoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2767\"\u003e…the difference between a normal chain and a proper e-bike chain is huge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eThe E12 gives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003elonger wear life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003ebetter shifting under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003estronger pin security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003esmoother running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eless workshop repeat cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eAnd the Ti-N Gold version adds a genuinely better wear surface—not just bling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eThis is a premium upgrade customers actually benefit from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eSRAM MTB 12-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eShimano rear derailleur 12-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eFull-power eMTBs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eMid-drive motor systems \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003eLength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3287\"\u003e130 Links\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003eThis is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003estandard 12-speed MTB + eMTB systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the correct chain for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3480\"\u003eSRAM T-Type Transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003eSRAM Flattop systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eThose require the dedicated flattop chain instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eThat distinction matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque 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