Shimano Crankset compatibility 10sp/11sp?
08-15-14, 06:26 AM
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Shimano Crankset compatibility 10sp/11sp?
Just curious, I understand the 10sp/11sp chain difference but are the newer cranksets compatible with either 10sp or 11sp?
08-15-14, 08:36 AM
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Yes, generally they are. Many have used 10s cranksets on an otherwise 11s drivetrain with no problems. It is less common to hear about 11s cranksets on 10s drivetrains, but I know there are some of them there.
However, chainrings on 11s cranksets are generally closer to each other (smaller spacing) due to the 11s chain being narrower than a 10s. Using a 10s crankset with an 11s chain might affect front shifting a little - the ramps/pins on the rings might not catch the chain properly. But as I've previously said, it hasn't been a problem for a lot of people who have tried the combo.
However, chainrings on 11s cranksets are generally closer to each other (smaller spacing) due to the 11s chain being narrower than a 10s. Using a 10s crankset with an 11s chain might affect front shifting a little - the ramps/pins on the rings might not catch the chain properly. But as I've previously said, it hasn't been a problem for a lot of people who have tried the combo.
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