Are 6 7 8 speed chains the same?
5, 6, 7 and 8 speed chains Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo all use the same chain with 8 speeds. Chain for 7 speeds is a bit wider – 7.3 mm, while a 6 speed one is substantially wider – 7.8 mm. Going further narrower, like a 10, or 11 speed chain on an 8 speed cassette can and often does work.
Are all 12 speed chains the same?
It’s worth noting the 12 speed chains are also not the same across road and mountain bike systems. SRAM designs all of the components of a drivetrain to perform together as one system.
Can I use an 11 speed chain on a 12 speed cassette?
An 11-speed chain will cause chain rubbing and poor shifting when used on a 12-speed cassette because of the extra width. If your goal is optimal shifting, it’s recommended to avoid this combination. Also, an 11-speed chain will accelerate component wear due to the stress on the drivetrain.
Will a Shimano 11 speed chain work on a 10 speed cassette?
You can certainly use a Shimano 10-speed double crank and chainrings with Shimano 11-speed chain, derailleurs, shifters, and cassette, however. Dear Lennard, I have successfully run 9-speed chainrings in the 10-speed TT bike but was told it would wear out the chain faster because it is wider.
What is the standard bike chain size?
Chains come in 3⁄32 in (2.4 mm), 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm), 5⁄32 in (4.0 mm), or 3⁄16 in (4.8 mm) roller widths, the internal width between the inner plates. 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm) chains are typically used on bikes with a single rear sprocket: those with coaster brakes, hub gears, fixed gears such as track bicycles, or BMX bikes.
How big is a Shimano hg50 8 speed chain?
Shimano HG-50 8-Speed Chains. Item Specifications: Color Black, Weight 338g, Width 7.4mm, Links 116links, Number of Speeds 8-Speed, Chain Compatibility 3/32″, Defined Color Black. Charles G. “An Engineer and Business Person” (San Francisco, CA USA) – See all my reviews Verified Purchase ( What’s this?)
What kind of tooth profile does Shimano Deore have?
The SHIMANO DEORE has a steel spider and refined tooth profile for HG-X chain and SHIMANO SHADOW rear derailleurs. It delivers precise and consistent shifting performance across a wide range of MTB conditions.
How do you clean a Shimano bike chain?
Pick any one on the old chain and use the tool to push it through. Pull the chain off. If you want to clean the rear gears, now is the easiest time to do it. Hold the old chain up to the new one with the top ends matched and find the link on the new one that matches the last link on the old one.
Can you replace the sprockets on a Shimano chain?
If you notice that the sprockets are particularly worn, you can replace the sprockets. It’s also a job you can do yourself, but it requires two more tools (a sprocket remove / chain whip tool and a cassette lock ring tool) for about , and is not super simple like replacing a chain.