8 speed chain work on 9 speed?
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8 speed chain work on 9 speed?
I have a 9 speed Ultegra setup and I have a 7/8 speed hyperglide chain laying around. Will it work with this or should I buy a 9 speed chain?
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Depends on how you feel about shift quality. Al is correct, you need a 9 speed chain.