What chain should be used
05-16-18 | 06:07 PM
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What chain should be used
I have a very old stump jumper and am changing the crankset to a newer 10 speed deore crankset because I have one laying around. The rear wheel is a 7 speed freewheel. If I am using this combination, what chain should I use for best shifting performance? I thought that I read that a 10 speed chain will work fine with the 7 speed cassette but would the 7 speed chain work well with the 10 speed crankset.
05-16-18 | 09:20 PM
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The 10-speed crank will work a lot better with a 10-speed chain and the 7-speed cassette will be perfectly happy with it too.
05-17-18 | 01:22 AM
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I don/t think I went that way. I've always used an older crankset and newer cassette.
Do you still have the older 6/7/8 speed chain? I'd try it with your new crankset. If it seems to work fine, then just get a new 6/7/8 speed chain, and you'll be fine.
Personally I've chosen to primarily stock 9 & 11 speed chains. I did get some Shimano 8s HG chains by mistake, and am chewing through them. However, I might use a 9s chain if it was available.
or a quality 6/7/8 chain if I had it.
Do you still have the older 6/7/8 speed chain? I'd try it with your new crankset. If it seems to work fine, then just get a new 6/7/8 speed chain, and you'll be fine.
Personally I've chosen to primarily stock 9 & 11 speed chains. I did get some Shimano 8s HG chains by mistake, and am chewing through them. However, I might use a 9s chain if it was available.
or a quality 6/7/8 chain if I had it.
05-17-18 | 11:29 AM
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Thanks everyone for your opinions.
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