LOL, I literally started typing something to head off comments like these, then thought, "no, that'll be taken wrong, as well, inviting what I'm hoping to avoid" (voice of experience there). What i started to say was that I wasn't looking to do anything stupid, or "cheap out" ( turns out I also have one or two of the KMC 10-sp chains), I'm largely just curious, and hate to see these 9sp chains just gather dust, if they're actually usable. It's just a question, guys, that's all !