Should I use 9 speed or 10 speed?

Should I use 9 speed or 10 speed?

There’s no reason that a narrower chain will wear out quicker, or a deraileur have more problems. Basically, there’s not a whole lot of difference in 9/10 speed equipment. It’s just different ratios and spacings. As for whether to go 10, it’s the luxury of having 2 more speeds in a double configuration.

Is there a difference between a 9 and 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 the difference between 8 and 9 speed chain?

Former Bike Wrench 7, 8, and 9 speed chains have the same inner width, but 9 speed chains have thinner outer plates for a thinner overall chain. So while a 9 speed chain works fine on a 7 or 8 speed drivetrain, it will be a weaker chain that tends to “stretch” faster.

Will a 10 speed chain work on a 9 speed cassette?

Condensed answer: In most cases, a 10-speed chain will operate just fine with a 9-speed cassette because it’s slim enough to move up and down the rear cogs without rubbing or skipping.

Are 9 and 10 speed cassettes the same width?

Sometimes, the difference lies in the brand For the Shimano brand, their 9-speed cassettes have an extra cog added to the 8-speed cassette, while the overall width remains the same. The same thing goes for the 10-speed where it still has the same width as an 8-speed cassette. This makes the 10-speed slightly narrower.

Can a 9 speed be converted to 11 speed?

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.

Can I use 10 speed chain on 11 speed cassette?

Chain width is 5.62 mm. Since 10 and 11 speed chains are almost the same width, as well as cassette teeth, 10 speed chain can be used in stead of 11 speed one, without it jamming between the sprockets.

Will an 8 speed derailleur work on a 9 speed cassette?

Yes, your XTR derailleur will work with 9 speed shifter and cassette. 8 and 9 speed Shimano RD’s are for all practical purposes interchangeable.

Are 10 and 11 speed chains the same?

11 speed chains of all the manufacturers are mutually compatible. Since 10 and 11 speed chains are almost the same width, as well as cassette teeth, 10 speed chain can be used in stead of 11 speed one, without it jamming between the sprockets.

Can I fit a 11 speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?

1. Spacing. An 11-speed cassette will fit on a 9-speed hub only when the hub is wide enough. Luckily, 8,9,10 and 11-speed mountain bike hubs have the same spacing, and one can therefore use an 11-speed cassette on all of them.

Is the SRAM 1090 a 9spd or 10spd?

It has a 9spd shifter and 9spd cassette, but the chain is a Sram 1090 , which is a 10spd chain. It seems to work fine, but whats up?

Can you run a 10sp chain on a 9spd drivetrain?

Arizona! You can run a 10sp chain on 9sp set up, its not recommended but yes it will work. Our KMC x10sl-Ti chains are +/- 241g at 112 links and the KMC x9sl-Ti is +/- 265g at 116 links. I have yet to try a 10sp chain on the 9sp drivetrain but I think Ill be putting on the new KMC x10SL-DLC chain on the bike.

What’s the difference between a 9 speed 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. e.g. a 10 speed Connex 10s1 chain weighs 260g for 110 links, where as a 9 speed 9s1 chain weighs 274g for 110 links, miniscule…

Can a 10s chain shift on a 9s sprocket?

A fraction of 9s chains might exceed the specified width and thus have more problems. It boils down to it being likely that due to some variability between chain and sprocket tolerances that there appears to be a small chance that a 10s chain will not shift well on a 9s sprocket.