What makes the SRAM PC-1071 a race-quality 10-speed chain?

The SRAM PC-1071 is a race-quality 10-speed chain built for road and mountain bike drivetrains where pin strength and shift precision matter. High pin strength construction keeps the chain together under the lateral loads and sustained power output of hard riding, resisting pin fatigue better than budget-tier 10-speed alternatives. It shifts cleanly and accurately across all 10 sprockets, and the build quality targets riders who demand consistent drivetrain performance across a full season of road training, racing, or trail riding. This is the chain for riders who are serious about their 10-speed build and want a chain that performs at that level.

Compatible with all SRAM and Shimano-compatible 10-speed road and mountain drivetrains, the PC-1071 pairs with a SRAM 10-speed PowerLock master link for tool-free installation and clean removal. It works with Red, Force, Rival, Apex, X7, X9, and X0 10-speed groupsets as well as Shimano-compatible 10-speed systems. Replace it when your chain wear indicator shows 0.5% stretch and swap the cassette at the same time if it is also due. If you run a 10-speed drivetrain and want race-quality performance without going all the way to the PC-1091R, the PC-1071 is the right spec.