Chain question
06-06-06 | 02:04 PM
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Chain question
Is there any such thing as a 10 speed chain? If so, are there any issues with using it in conjunction with a 9 speed cassette?
Reason I ask is an LBS replaced my stock chain with an Ultegra model. Another LBS said my shifting issues were dues to a 10 spd chain on a 9 spd cassette.
Reason I ask is an LBS replaced my stock chain with an Ultegra model. Another LBS said my shifting issues were dues to a 10 spd chain on a 9 spd cassette.
06-06-06 | 03:10 PM
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Yes there is such a thing as a 10spd chain. 10spd chains are narrower than 9spd chains to help with the closer cog spacing on a 10 spd cassette.
As for using a 10spd chain on a 9 spd cassette ther should be no problems.
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If you describe your "shifting problems" we could probably diagnose your problem.
As for using a 10spd chain on a 9 spd cassette ther should be no problems.
Originally Posted by www.sheldonbrown.com
As you go to more sprockets on the cassette, you need a narrower chain. However, using a narrower chain with an older system rarely presents any problem. Thus, you can use a "9-speed" chain with a 7-speed or 8-speed system, or a "10-speed" chain with a 9-speed system. Since the chains designated for more gears are usually more expensive and don't last as long, this is not the ideal approach, but it's perfectly workable
If you describe your "shifting problems" we could probably diagnose your problem.
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