Bicycle Mechanics - Noob needs clarification...

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manolid
05-01-08, 07:15 PM
Looking to buy a reusable link for my chain to make servicing it easier, and most links specify for an 8, 9 or 10 speed chain.

Can I assume that 8, 9 or 10 refer the number of cogs on the rear cassette? For example, an 8 spd would mean 8 cogs on the rear cassette.

Is this right?


Jed19
05-01-08, 07:47 PM
Looking to buy a reusable link for my chain to make servicing it easier, and most links specify for an 8, 9 or 10 speed chain.

Can I assume that 8, 9 or 10 refer the number of cogs on the rear cassette? For example, an 8 spd would mean 8 cogs on the rear cassette.

Is this right?

Yep!

manolid
05-01-08, 07:53 PM
Thanks