Former Bike Wrench

Will an 8 speed chain work on a 9 speed chainset?

Yep, it'll be absolutely fine. Should work fine, the differenec in width of an eight and nine speed chain is minimal. You may have a problem with the chain not seating on the chainrings. Chains, sprockets and chainrings all wear at the same rate, if you replace one of these items there is a chance they just wont 'fit'.

Can you put a 9 speed chain on a 8 speed cassette?

The 9 speed chain is thinner than the 8 speed which suggest the 9 speed cassette has thinner teeth. No, no problems, it works fine. The cogs on 9sp and 8sp are the same thickness, the difference is the thickness of the spacers between them.

Are 8 and 9 speed chainrings the same?

Chainring and Cassette Cogs are the same thickness in 8 and 9 speed drivetrains. Its the spacing in-between that is different.

Are all 9 speed chains the same?

Chain width is about 6.7 mm.

Front chainrings are less sensitive to the thickness of chain used. Otherwise, all the 9 speed chains will work well, regardless of the manufacturer: Campagnolo, SRAM and Shimano.

Are 7 and 8 speed cassettes interchangeable?

7-speed cassettes fit fine on 8- and 9-speed (and most 10-speed) hubs if you put a 4.5 mm spacer onto the body before the cassette.

How wide is an 8 speed chain?

Single speed chains have inner width of 1/8″ (3.175 mm). Multi speed chains, from 5 to 8 have inner width of 3/32″ (2.38 mm). Multi speed chains from 9 to 12 speeds have inner width of 11/128″ (2.18 mm). “Exotic” standard for freight bicycles is 5/32″ (4 mm).

Are 9 and 10 speed chainrings interchangeable?

9 and 10 speed chains are the same internal width, so single chainrings are totally interchangable. On a double or triple there's scope for problems, but 1 x 10 with your older Middleburn will be fine.

Will a 10 speed chain work on a 8 speed cassette?

A 10 speed chain should work on an 8-speed drivetrain. if you want 10 speeds, you will need a 10 speed-specific chain, cassette, derailleur and shifter (and a new cable while you're at it).

What is the difference between bike chains?

Differences can cause variations in shifting performance between brands and models. Additionally, chains will vary in the quality of steel used. Better chains that are more durable and longer lasting tend to have harder rivets. Riding a bike tends to wear and thin the rivet as it is pulled against the inner plates.

Can I use a 9 speed crankset with a 8 speed cassette?

Yes, there are no complications with running a 9 speed crankset on an 8 speed drivetrain.

Which is longer 10 speed or 9 speed chain?

The internal/roller width of 9 and 10-speed chains is the same – 2.18mm. The only difference is the spacing of the chainrings. 9 and 10-speed chainrings aren't spaced the same way, but the differences aren't humongous.

What is the difference between a 9 speed chain and a 10 speed chain?

The main difference between a 9 speed chain and a 10 speed chain is that the 10 speed chain is thinner in width, because of the 10 speed cassette, which in turn means the chain is lighter.

What is 8 speed bike?

In a Hub Gear system, the gears are enclosed within the bicycle's rear hub. When "3 Speed" or "8 Speed" is mentioned in relation to a hub gear, it means that the hub has 3 (or 8) distinct gear ratios.

Can I use a 10 speed crankset with a 8 speed cassette?

First, to answer the question asked: you can use them physically, but the shifting performance will suffer. Second, there is no limitation on the wheel, for a campy 8 speed hub. Put a 10 speed campy group on the bike. 8/9/10 speed are all the same, unless you truly have a freewheel, as opposed to a cassette.

Will a 10 speed chainset work with a 9 speed chain?

New Chainrings, Old Chains

And even if you were to experience the problem described, just opt for a 10 spd chain. It'll work fine with your 9 spd cassette.

Are 9 10 and 11 speed chainrings the same?

Because the INNER spacing of chains remain the same for different speed classes of chains, an 11s chain will run on 9s chainrings just fine.

How do I know my bike chain size?

The easiest way to determine bike chain length is the largest cog to largest chainring method. Once the old chain has been removed, shift the front derailleur to the largest chainring, and the rear to the smallest.

Are bike chains universal?

No. Not all makes and models of bike chains fit on all bikes. Most modern bike chains are made to the one-half inch pitch, but this dosn't mean all chains fit all bikes.

Are bike chains different sizes?

Are all bicycle chains the same size? No, all bicycle chains are not the same size. Size varies on the bike's numbers of sprockets, speeds, the distance between the front chainring and rear cogs, and the number of teeth on them.

Are all 8 speed cassettes interchangeable?

SRAM and Shimano are the same spacing and fit the same freehub, all 8 speed chains are compatible.

What is 9 speed bike?

A bike with three chainrings and nine sprockets is 9-speed, even though it has 27 theoretical ratios. The higher the sprocket count, the more expensive, smoother shifting, and lighter weight the gears.

Can I change a 9 speed cassette to 11?

Converting a 9-speed wheel to 11-speed

You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can convert it to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 9-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.

Will 11 speed chain work on 8 speed cassette?

Accordingly, an 11-speed chain will work on an 8-speed chainset (the chain will fit over the teeth) but you may find changing between chainrings is not as slick, because the gap between them is larger on an 8-speed chainset than an 11-speed and the chain is narrower. Ok thank you.

What is the difference between 1 8 and 3/32 chain?

A 1/8″ chain is 3.18 mm, and a 3/32″ chain is 2.30 mm. The argument usually ends in favour of the wider 1/8″ chain, but in the real world, you'll not notice a vast difference provided all your parts are fitted and maintained correctly.