9 speed chain on 8 speed transmission ?

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Many thanks for the info Ivo - much appreciated.

 

[Dushan Ivekich]

I use a SRAM 9sp chain on 8sp drivetrain, runs perfectly.

It's only the outside plate/pin measurements that are different, the internal/roller are the same as every other chain (except for some of the 11sp stuff I think) as of course the majority of sprockets are all the same 3/32 standard.

I've ran 9sp chains on everything between 5sp to 9sp drivetrains and they've all shifted perfectly.

 

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Dushan Ivekich - I missed your post and the advice is most valuable - thank you so much for your feedback. I now feel safe buying a 9 speed chain so thanks also to everyone else who contributed their experiences.

Julian

 

[mattsccm]

I have done the same and its fine. However I do find that 9 speed chains seem to wear quicker. Dunno why, I use good ones whereas I use 4 quid ones from Asda in 8 speed.
It will work fine although I would wonder about any advantages. Weight? Grams, looks ? buy a pretty 8 speeder.
Now I wonder if those 8 seed Campag cassettes were "funny" . I have one that isn't normal and is fussy about chains. Just to add to the info really.

 

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Point taken and thank you mattsccm - is there such a thing as a 'pretty' 8 speed chain ?

J

 

[David B]

Point taken and thank you mattsccm - is there such a thing as a 'pretty' 8 speed chain ?

J

Wippermann Connex 808 - nice shiny nickel-plated offering. Although their less glamorous browny-grey 800 will do the same job equally well, just without the "wow" factor.

David

 

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Thank you David B. I'll have a look at this.