Can I put an 11 speed chain on a 10 speed cassette
11-17-20, 06:12 AM
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Can I put an 11 speed chain on a 10 speed cassette
Hello,
I recently bought a new 11 speed chain by mistake instead of a 10 speed.
Am I committing a heinous crime if I fit it anyway?
Or is it just a case of cutting it down to the right size?
Any help gratefully received.
I recently bought a new 11 speed chain by mistake instead of a 10 speed.
Am I committing a heinous crime if I fit it anyway?
Or is it just a case of cutting it down to the right size?
Any help gratefully received.
11-17-20, 08:37 AM
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It should work fine. I used to use 9 speed chains on my 8 speed drivetrains, because I found that they shifted better with the 9 speed chain.
11-17-20, 09:07 AM
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I have that now. When I first tried it the chain spun between the chainrings on the stand so I aborted the mission.
One or two chains later I've tried it again, & it works- fine in the back, occasionally imperfect in the front.
One or two chains later I've tried it again, & it works- fine in the back, occasionally imperfect in the front.
11-17-20, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dsaul
It should work fine. I used to use 9 speed chains on my 8 speed drivetrains, because I found that they shifted better with the 9 speed chain.
I've bitten the bullet and sent the other one back and bought the correct one.
But it's great to know your thoughts.
11-17-20, 04:45 PM
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No reason not to send it back even if it was your own mistake as long as it is unused.
11-19-20, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by zacster
No reason not to send it back even if it was your own mistake as long as it is unused.
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11-19-20, 08:48 AM
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I used a 9 speed chain on an 8 speed bike without issues too. In any case, the wider the chain, the more it will last (at equal build quality).
