Claris with 10 speed cassette question

AmberGold · 24-09-2014 11:22pm #1

Against my better judgement I bought the wife a bike, it comes with Shimano Claris.

I have a turbo trainer she wants to use (problems starting already) with a 10 speed cassette. It has variable power resistance so she would never have to change gears. Is the 10 speed cassette on the trainer compatible with the shimano Claris chain?

Wishbone Ash · 24-09-2014 11:37pm

The Claris is an 8 speed AFAIK so I presume the chain would be too wide for a 10 speed.

quozl · 25-09-2014 10:47am

Sheldon Brown says

using a chain one size narrower than standard rarely presents any problem. Thus, you can use a "9-speed" chain with a 7-speed or 8-speed system, or a "10-speed" chain with a 9-speed system. This is not the ideal approach -- shifting may not be quite as smooth -- but it's workable.
Narrow chains bring other problems, though. They are usually more expensive and -- with 10 or more speeds -- don't last as long -- even when used in the intended system.

http://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html

As you're never actually shifting gears maybe it will work. I've no idea really! I'd give a try personally

Borderfox · 25-09-2014 12:00pm

At the worst you could buy her a 10 speed chain?

Claris with 10 speed cassette question

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