9 Speed Chain Width Question
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9 Speed Chain Width Question
Hey guys so Ive been upgrading my GT SRS 3 and now my drivetrain hit a little snag.
The bike came stock with
Chain - HG-53
Crankset - FSA Vero Compact
Cassette - Tiagra CS-HG50 11-25
Then I added the Sram Apex Compact (designated 10 speed) crankset and everything was running smooth, until I picked up a crazy cheap Dura-Ace CS-7700 12-21 cassette from NashBar (Mostly flat here in El Paso) and now im not only getting a weird vibration on every crank but now i hear a click as if the chains outer plate is a little too wide and hitting the hyperglide teeth.
I understand the HG53 is the basic chain but I figured that all shimano 9 speed cassettes were similar in outer width. Now im reading that the dura-ace 9 speed chain is "super narrow" for narrower cassettes
Fortunately I was gonna pick up a new chain anyway but now I'm confused on which one I should get.
Obviously I was leaning towards the KMC X9 SL but will it be narrow enough?
Luckily I installed the cassette today and was only running through the gears on the stand so I didnt damage any teeth so any help would be appreciated.
The bike came stock with
Chain - HG-53
Crankset - FSA Vero Compact
Cassette - Tiagra CS-HG50 11-25
Then I added the Sram Apex Compact (designated 10 speed) crankset and everything was running smooth, until I picked up a crazy cheap Dura-Ace CS-7700 12-21 cassette from NashBar (Mostly flat here in El Paso) and now im not only getting a weird vibration on every crank but now i hear a click as if the chains outer plate is a little too wide and hitting the hyperglide teeth.
I understand the HG53 is the basic chain but I figured that all shimano 9 speed cassettes were similar in outer width. Now im reading that the dura-ace 9 speed chain is "super narrow" for narrower cassettes
Fortunately I was gonna pick up a new chain anyway but now I'm confused on which one I should get.
Obviously I was leaning towards the KMC X9 SL but will it be narrow enough?
Luckily I installed the cassette today and was only running through the gears on the stand so I didnt damage any teeth so any help would be appreciated.
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9 speed is 9 speed, the 'super narrow' refers to 9 speed chains, as in '9-speed super narrow chain such as CN-YM81 / 7701 / HG93' quoted from here https://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830686193.pdf the 7700 cassette is 3 generations old, when 9 speed was new, and so were narrower chains.
The KMC X9 SL should be fine, when you removed the rear wheel to install the cassette, was the wheel re-installed correctly?
The KMC X9 SL should be fine, when you removed the rear wheel to install the cassette, was the wheel re-installed correctly?
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There is usually some variation in where the cassette seats on the freehub body, due to manufacturing tolerances, even from the same manufacturer. I always assume the rear derailleur is going to need some minor adjustment after switching cassettes.
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9 speed is 9 speed, the 'super narrow' refers to 9 speed chains, as in '9-speed super narrow chain such as CN-YM81 / 7701 / HG93' quoted from here https://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830686193.pdf the 7700 cassette is 3 generations old, when 9 speed was new, and so were narrower chains.
The KMC X9 SL should be fine, when you removed the rear wheel to install the cassette, was the wheel re-installed correctly?
The KMC X9 SL should be fine, when you removed the rear wheel to install the cassette, was the wheel re-installed correctly?
I guess ill remove the cassette and make sure everything is seated correctly and not flipped. Thanks guys! if i have any other problems ill try to take some pics and video of it.
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So ive been reading around and saw that the roller width is the same between 9 and 10 speed chains. AND the cassette teeth width is the same between 9 and 10 speed cassettes. The only difference is the outer width of the 10 speed chain being narrower than the 9 speed since another cog is squeezed into the same space. Does this mean that a 10 spd chain could be used on a 9 speed casssette, obviously not the other way around.
Im already running a 10 spd crankset...would it make sense to pick up a 10 speed chain? or is what I said just BS haha
Im already running a 10 spd crankset...would it make sense to pick up a 10 speed chain? or is what I said just BS haha
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10-speed: crankset, chain, front derailleur
with...
9-speed: cassette, rear derailluer, shifters(F/R)
This is what I'm currently running, on my Cannondale Bad Boy....and it all shifts instantly, like butter:
SRAM X0 9-speed rear derailleur, with SRAM PC-1091R 10-speed chain and Shimano XTR 11-34 9-speed cassette(Dura Ace 7700 equivalent)
FSA Energy 46-36 Cyclocross 10-speed crankset, with FSA Energy 10-speed double front derailluer
SRAM X0 9-speed gripshifters
OP - go with a 10-speed chain(KMC X10SL or SRAM PC-1091R).....problem SOLVED!
Last edited by Dilberto; 03-14-13 at 04:43 PM.
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Generally you can run a 10-speed chain on a 9-speed cassette (or a 9-speed chain on an 8-speed cassette). Where you may or may not have a problem is with a 10-speed chain on a 9 or 8-speed triple crankset.
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DILBERTO thanks for the specs and pics!
Al1943 yeah thats what i was assuming, since the crankset chainrings vary in width between 8 9 and 10 speed.
Ill probably pick up kmc and might as well go with the x10 sl so i have nothing to worry about
Al1943 yeah thats what i was assuming, since the crankset chainrings vary in width between 8 9 and 10 speed.
Ill probably pick up kmc and might as well go with the x10 sl so i have nothing to worry about
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I was wondering if the chain had been removed for shortening when you installed that corn-cob cassette.
Might the chain have been routed through the rear derailer cage around the bent chain-retention tab on the cage?
I would have a look to see if the chain is flowing smoothly uninterrupted through the rear derailer cage.
And btw, I am using 9-speed chain on my current 1960's Steyr 10-speed as well as on my very old Schwinn Varsity, Continental and Supersport 10-speeds. These chains especially improve the shifting on all Suntour freewheels, and on Shimano 5, 6 and 7-speed freewheels as well.
All of these bikes get ridden hard in the hilly terrain here, and all are using their original steel chainrings. Shifting couldn't be better.
Might the chain have been routed through the rear derailer cage around the bent chain-retention tab on the cage?
I would have a look to see if the chain is flowing smoothly uninterrupted through the rear derailer cage.
And btw, I am using 9-speed chain on my current 1960's Steyr 10-speed as well as on my very old Schwinn Varsity, Continental and Supersport 10-speeds. These chains especially improve the shifting on all Suntour freewheels, and on Shimano 5, 6 and 7-speed freewheels as well.
All of these bikes get ridden hard in the hilly terrain here, and all are using their original steel chainrings. Shifting couldn't be better.