Thread: Chain Question: single speed- 9sp-10sp vs. 3/32" (and will this combo work?)
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Old 04-27-10 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
The inside link inner width of any 3/32 chain meant for multi-speed systems in nominally 3/32" but the total outer width varies between 6-8, 9 and 10 speed chains, because the freehub cogs are spaced differently depending on the number of sprockets.
Ahhh, so whether it is 6-10 speed only refers to the metal gage of the link's side wall? ( maintaining 3/32" inside clearance) OK that makes sense, Thank You.
So for a single speed setup any of them will work, but the higher the speed, the lighter the chain will be (I assume.)

I am wondering why the surly cog only said 6-9 sp. Is a 10 speed chain too thin? AND.. Would you get less (or slower) chain stretch on a 6 sp chain because there is more metal to wear through?
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