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Find a bike chain that ensures your transmission is smooth and positive, seamlessly linking the chain assist to your gear shifts. You'll find a wide range of bike chains that require minimal maintenance and last longer.
- TL/DR
- Basic Bicycle Chain Facts
- Single-Speed Chains
- Five, 6, 7 and 8-Speed Chains
- 9 Speeds
- 10 Speeds
- 11 Speeds
- 12 Speeds
- Symmetrical vs Asymmetrical Chains
- Chain Width Standards Table
Briefly put: you can use chains for more speeds with fewer-speed cassettes (and front chainrings), but not vice versa (at least not with cassettes – front chainrings are more forgiving for any mismatch). For example: an 11-speed chain works fine on a 9-speed cassette (and cranks), but a 9-speed chain won’t be OK on an 11-speed cassette. I’ve also e...
All the bicycle chains share the same pitch of half an inch. Where chains differ is the width. The more speeds, the narrower chain. Single-speed chains are the widest, both on the outside, and the inner roller width. They have a roller width of 1/8″ (3.175 mm). The inner roller width of all the multi-speed chains is almost the same, being: 1. Singl...
Single-speed chains are the widest of all. Both by the outer and the inner roller width: 1/8″ (3.175 mm) wide, compared to 3/32″ (2.38 mm) multi-speed ones. Since single speed chain is by far the cheapest, there is no need to experiment with multi-speed chains. However, 6 to 8-speed chains can fit some single speed bicycles – depending on the chain...
A 7.1 mm wide 8-speed chain* will fit all the other systems (5, 6 and 7-speed ones). Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo all use the same chain with 8 speeds. The chain for 7 speeds is a bit wider – 7.3 mm, while a 6-speed one is substantially wider – 7.8 mm. That is why the reverse is not the case and a 7-speed chain and especially a 6-speed one will not...
The chain width is about 6.7 mm. In a pinch, a 10-speed chain can be used. Still, the narrower chain is more expensive, doesn’t last as long *1and might cause a bit slower shifting… but it will work. Problems generally occur at the rear – on cassettes. Front chainrings are less sensitive to the thickness of the chain used. Otherwise, all the 9-spee...
The chain width is 5.88 mm. Same as for 9 speeds: all the manufacturers can be mixed and a chain for one speed more can be used in a pinch – an 11 -speed chain in this case. – T.O.C. –
The chain width is 5.62 mm. 11-speed chains of all the manufacturers are mutually compatible. Since 10 and 11-speed chains (as well as cassette teeth) have almost the same widths, a 10-speed chain can be used instead of an 11 speed-one, without it jamming between the sprockets. However, this will still not work perfectly and will cause premature sp...
Chain width is 5.25 mm. Made by SRAM, and (from mid-2018) by Shimano for their 12-speed MTB groupsets (for now), and Campagnolo (who only make road groupsets). They generally work with fewer speed systems, with two “catches:” 1. SRAM Flattop chains might skip on cassettes that are not SRAM AXS road cassettes (they have a bit larger diameter rollers...
Shimano is, as far as I know, the only manufacturer that makes asymmetrical chains (as well as regular, symmetrical ones). The advantage of an asymmetrical chain is easier and quicker shiftingfrom the small to the large front chainring and vice versa. The picture above shows how the asymmetrical chain doesn’t have the same outer plates for the “out...
Table of chain outer widths: (this table is for the readers’ convenience – an up-to-date table is in the article about bicycle chain standards) Related post – How to shorten a new chain to size when mounting: Compatibility posts are also available in eBook (printable and Kindle) and paperback editions on Amazon: If you have any questions (or additi...
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Bike chains explained: structure, speeds, compatibility ...
Jan 15, 2023 · We found the best chain for single speeds, 10-speed bikes, 11-speed bikes, and the new 12 speed bikes. All of these chains excel at what they do, but they are only as good as your maintenance schedule.
Single Speeds and fixed gears will have either a 3/32” or 1/8" drivetrain. Both works with some pros and cons. Just make sure the chain you choose is compatible. Fortunately, 1/8" chains work on 1/8" and 3/32” drivetrains while 3/32” chains only work on 3/32” drivetrains.
Our findings have shown that the KMC Z-72 is the best chain available today. When riding, the chain changes position smoothly and quietly. One of its greatest advantages is that it comes with the missing link so you don’t have to buy a master link separately. The KMC Z-72 can work on any 6, 7, and 8 speed bikes.
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Dec 17, 2019 · CyclingTips found a range of up to 4 watts in power difference between the most (Shimano 11-speed) and least efficient (SRAM Eagle X01) chain.
