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Bikes: 1984 Cannondale ST; 1975 Raleigh Grand Prix; mystery Nashbar tandem MTB; 1991 Paramount Series 20 PDG (in bits); 1984 Raleigh Record (in smaller bits, needs dropout repair); 1985 Raleigh Alyeska (wrecked, needs downtube repair)

5-10 speed chains: What's the difference?

For years I'd thought you used a narrower chain as you go to higher cog counts (since 7- and 8-speed HG clusters are spaced more closely than 6-speeds or APII 7-speeds, and 9- and 10-speeds are said to be tighter still), but now I've come under the impression that ALL derailer systems use a chain that's 3/32" wide! Of course, there are lots of different chains specifically marketed for different cog-count shifting systems ... if they're not different in width, what IS the difference?
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