Fresh Goods Sunday - Part 1 Sram PC-XX1 Chain

I have been running a Sram XX1 groupset on my Salsa Carbon Beargrease from new. The bike was purchased on Christmas Eve 2013 and has performed fantastic, its never dropped a chain yet and has been tested on local trails, old lines, many trail centres, mtb xc races etc. Yes it has streched as like any other chain would but not to stage where it needs replacing. There is a couple of things that i have noticed compaired to 8/9/10 speed sram chains is it likes to be kept as clean as possible and well lubed. It makes some strange noises when covered in wet sloppy mud or is bone dry and needs lube. The rrp is high but like with all Sram chains if you shop around there and many good discounts to be had. I have this one as a spare 'just in case garage stock' or when the original wears out. Sram blurb -

ROLL WITH IT

The XX1 chain comes from a long line of tough, light-weight chains from SRAM. When every bit of torque counts, you can count on it to deliver.
•1X specific chain
•HARD CHROME™ technology for maximum strength and wear resistance
•Proprietary link finish provides improved life span
•11-speed power lock
Technology Highlight(s) X-SYNC, HARD CHROME

Compatible Gears 1X11-speed
Model PC XX1
Pin Treatment Hollow Pin
Weight 252g
Recommended Group X01, XX1
Speeds 11-speed
Compatibility 10-42 cassette, 1X11