using 9 speed chain on 8 speed cassette?
02-17-09, 09:59 AM
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using 9 speed chain on 8 speed cassette?
Hi,
I have a new shimano 8 speed MTB cassette, and want to buy a chain for it.
I saw the Sram pc890 for 8 speeds and the PC991 for 9 speeds.
What is better to use on the 8 speeds configuration ?
I prefer the pc991 because I have another bike with 9 speeds that I'm going to buy this chain for it.
So I will have the same kind of chain on the two bikes.
Thanks,
Kfir
I have a new shimano 8 speed MTB cassette, and want to buy a chain for it.
I saw the Sram pc890 for 8 speeds and the PC991 for 9 speeds.
What is better to use on the 8 speeds configuration ?
I prefer the pc991 because I have another bike with 9 speeds that I'm going to buy this chain for it.
So I will have the same kind of chain on the two bikes.
Thanks,
Kfir
02-17-09, 10:09 AM
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The nine speed chain should work fine on the 8 speed cassette, but an eight speed chain is usually cheaper than nine speed and they're more durable.
02-17-09, 10:50 AM
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Why is it necessary to have the same chain on both bikes? Like Well Biked said, the 9 speed chain will work but 8 speed is cheaper.
02-17-09, 10:56 AM
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Its for a touring bike. One is mine and one is my girlfriend.
I thought it will be good to have spare links to the same chain and not for both.
Kfir
I thought it will be good to have spare links to the same chain and not for both.
Kfir
02-17-09, 11:28 AM
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Good thinking - and, you can have a spare chain around, for a spare for either bike.
