Will 8 speed chain work with 9-speed cassette?

No it won't work tolerably.

Can 8 speed chain fit in 9 speed cassette?

9sp gears have less space between them, so an 8sp chain would rub or jump, which is noisy and/or dangerous. Conversely, a slightly thinner 9sp chain will fit on the wider spaced sprockets of an 8sp bike and not rub. It is only slightly thinner, so it won't cause trouble.

Will an 8 speed chain work on a 9 speed chainset?

Yep, it'll be absolutely fine. Should work fine, the differenec in width of an eight and nine speed chain is minimal. You may have a problem with the chain not seating on the chainrings. Chains, sprockets and chainrings all wear at the same rate, if you replace one of these items there is a chance they just wont 'fit'.

Can I use an 8 speed chain on 9 speed drivetrain?

Putting together a bike for a niece. Frame and fork are new, but the drivetrain is from spare parts. Working with older road bikes, I know that 8-speed chains work fine with 6- and 7-speed cassettes/freewheels. I also know that an 8-speed chain won't work with a 9-speed cassette.

Can you convert a 9 speed cassette to 8 speed?

8 speed shifters will require 8 speed cassette, the spacing's different. 9-speed chain will work fine.

Are 8 and 9 speed cassettes the same width?

Same width, different spacing

Both 8-speed and 9-speed have the same freehub width, while the 7-speed is a bit narrower. The spacing of gears of 8-speed and 9-speed differ. You need a spacer behind a 7-speed cassette for it to fit on an 8-speed or 9-speed freehub.

Are 8 and 9 speed hubs the same?

8 speed and 9 speed have the same width freehub, it's 7 speed that's narrower. The spacing between the gears of 8 speed and 9 speed is different. You have to use a spacer behind a 7spd cassette to fit it on a 8/9 speed freehub. There is a 8 speed cassette for a 7 speed freehub body.

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 all 9 speed chains the same?

Chain width is about 6.7 mm.

Front chainrings are less sensitive to the thickness of chain used. Otherwise, all the 9 speed chains will work well, regardless of the manufacturer: Campagnolo, SRAM and Shimano.

Are Shimano and Campagnolo chains compatible?

If you have a 10-speed Campagnolo (Campy) cassette, a 10-speed Campagnolo chain is the first option for compatibility. Shimano and SRAM 5- to 11-speed cassettes and chains will be compatible with each other, regardless of manufacturer recommendations.

Are 7 8 9 speed chains the same?

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 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).

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.

Can I use a 12 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette?

Using an 11 or 12 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette will present problems with smooth shifting and the big danger would be risk of severe chain jam should the thinner profile chain of 11 or 12 speeds get stuck between cogs of a 9 speed cassette which are spaced wider than an 11 or 12 speed cassette's cogs.

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 11 speed chain work on 8 speed cassette?

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 any bike chain?

Differences can cause variations in shifting performance between brands and models. Additionally, chains will vary in the quality of steel used. Better chains that are more durable and longer lasting tend to have harder rivets. Riding a bike tends to wear and thin the rivet as it is pulled against the inner plates.

Are 9 and 10 speed cassettes the same width?

they are the same width. The distance between the 9 speed gears is ever so slightly wider than on a 10 speed cassette (hence why 10 speed chains need thinner side plates than 9 speed ones.

Can I convert my 8 speed bike to 10-speed?

Therefore, it is possible to convert an 8-speed wheel to a 10-speed wheel by adjusting the height with a commercially available Shimano 1.0mm low spacer on the low side.

Are SRAM 8 speed cassettes compatible with Shimano?

SRAM cassettes and individual sprockets are compatible with Shimano. SRAM sprockets have ramps and shaped teeth but shifting will not be as smooth when mixing brands in the same cassette.

Can I change a 9 speed cassette to 11?

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.

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 there different widths of bike chains?

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.

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.