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.

Can I use a 10 speed chain 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).

Can you use a 11 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette?

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.

Can you use a 11 speed crankset on a 8 speed?

Nominally no, an 11 speed speed crank will not work with an 8 speed drivetrain.

Can you use a 9 speed chain link on an 8 speed chain?

9spd chain should work on 8spd cassette, just not 8spd Chainrings, the chainrings are too thick, the chain rides up on them. I've used KMC 9speed chains with xtr 8 speed cassettes, no problems.

Are all 11 speed chains compatible?

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 use any 8 speed cassette?

Condensed Answer: Shimano and SRAM 10-speed cassettes can be installed on 8-speed hubs because 8,9 and 10-speed cassettes have similar widths. However, a Campagnolo 10-speed cassette won't fit on an original 8-speed hub due to incompatible spline designs.

Are 11 and 12 speed chainrings the same?

The extended inner plates of 12-speed chains make the chain too narrow for a regular 11-speed chainring. Consequently, a 12-speed Shimano chain cannot properly “grab” an 11-speed chainring.

What is the difference between 8 and 9 speed chain?

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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.

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).

Will 10 speed chain work on 11 speed cassette?

FAQ: What About a 10-speed Chain on an 11-speed Cassette? A 10-speed chain will be too wide for an 11-speed cassette. It will cause rubbing, poor shifting, and premature wear of the drivetrain. To increase the drivetrain's lifespan and ensure smooth shifting, it's recommended to stay away from this combination.

Will 10 speed chain work on 8-speed chainring?

(10 speed spec) It might 'fit' but shift poorly if the rings are too thick. "Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please." Check the thickness of the chainrings and compare to the width of the chain. (10 speed spec) It might 'fit' but shift poorly if the rings are too thick.

Will a 10 speed rear derailleur work with an 8-speed cassette?

A 10-speed derailleur can work with an 8-speed cassette only in one situation – if it's a road model designed by Shimano and not part of the Tiagra 4700 series. Why? Because the rear shift ratio of Shimano's 10-speed road derailleurs is 1.7 and matches that of 8 and 9-speed Shimano derailleurs.

Are 6 7 8-speed chains the same?

Chains for 6-, 7-, or 8-speed cassettes are generally universally compatible across brands and speeds. That means if a chain says "8-speed Shimano" you can use it in your old 6-speed, too. All you have to do is line up the new chain with the old one and cut it to size.

Are all 8-speed cassettes the same?

Sometimes, the difference lies in the brand

For instance, the 8-speed cassettes of the Campagnolo and Shimana brands don't have the same spacing. This means that it's quite challenging to get good indexing when you use an 8-speed wheel from Campagnolo with a cassette from Shimano, and vice-versa.

What does 11 speed chain mean?

The rear cassette is 11 speed 11-32. This means there are 11 cogs ranging from 11 teeth up to 32 teeth (the exact cogs are 11/12/13/14/16/18/20/22/25/28/32). The combination of your selected chainring and cog determine the gear ratio.

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.

Can I use 11 speed chain link on 12 speed chain?

The chainring on a 1x system will only "see" the internal of the chain, so yes, a 11 speed chain will work fine with a 12 speed chainring (that's usually 11/12sp chainring).

Can a 12 speed derailleur work on 11 speed cassette?

So there you go folks, there is no difference in indexing spacing between 11 and 12 speed, the difference is all at the derailleur end. So you can't use a 12 speed derailleur on an 11 speed setup or vice versa but you can you an xtr 12/11 speed shifter on an 11 speed drivetrain.

Where are Ybn chains made?

YBN, headquartered in Taiwan, production bases located in Taiwan and Vietnam.

Are SunRace and Shimano cassettes interchangeable?

Shimano-compatible 8-speed cassettes are available from SRAM, IRD and SunRace -- see additional sections below the Shimano section. Miche sprockets are available individually in all sizes, also useful in building up a custom progression.

Does SunRace work with Shimano?

SunRace have now developed a 12-speed drivetrain that can be fitted to your standard Shimano compatible hub, giving 11-speed riders another route to a 12-speed drivetrain.

Do all cassettes fit all hubs?

Most cassette hubs are compatible with Shimano cassette cogs. SRAM cassettes and most Miche, IRD and SunRace cassettes use the same inter-sprocket spacing as Shimano, but at least some SRAM 10-speed cassettes do not fit aluminum-body Dura-Ace hubs.

Are Shimano and KMC chains compatible?

One of the main advantages of KMC chains is that they are compatible with Sram, Campagnolo, and Shimano drivetrains.

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.