Waxing your chain means removing it regularly, and single-use quick links get expensive fast. The MissingLink 11 DLC from KMC solves this with a reusable design that can be opened and closed multiple times without compromising the connection. The DLC coating adds the same diamond-like carbon treatment found on KMC's high-end chains, providing surface hardness that resists wear at the link interface where repeated use would otherwise cause fatigue.

Installation requires no special tools. Slide the two halves together, align the pins with the outer plate slots, and apply pedal pressure to snap the link into place. Removal is similarly straightforward with MissingLink pliers or by hand once you know the technique. This tool-free operation makes the DLC version particularly practical for riders who clean and re-wax their chains every few hundred miles, since you're not burning through consumable links with each maintenance session.

The 2-pack includes two complete connectors, giving you a spare for the road or allowing you to maintain two bikes on the same system. Each link is compatible with KMC, Shimano, and SRAM 11-speed chains, covering the major drivetrain brands without compatibility concerns. The black DLC finish also pairs well visually with KMC's DLC chain lineup if aesthetics matter to your build.