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11 speed chains on 10 speed groupset

  • 20-08-2015 7:16pm
    #1
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks , I've been searching the Web for an answer to this but found conflicting answers so hopefully one of you are either using this or know a definite answer.
    I'm thinking of changing my crankset or possibly just chainrings as I'll be going from compact to 52/36 so can stay 110 bcd.
    If I was to buy an 11 speed set would it work with my 10 speed grouppo.
    One site I came across says that it would but for faultless shifting I should change the chain to 11 speed also , that tthe chain is the same width internally with narrower external width to accommodate the extra cog on the rear cassette.
    I know I could just buy a 10 speed one but there are more options / deals on 11 speed.


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  • #2
    G1032
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    I have an 11 speed 50/34 105 chainset with a 10 speed groupset. It works flawlessly. I still use the 10 speed chain also.


  • #3
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    And did you keep the 10 speed chain?


  • #4
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,186 ✭✭✭G1032


    sullzz wrote: »
    And did you keep the 10 speed chain?

    Ya. Kept the 10 speed chain.


  • #5
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    G1032 wrote: »
    Ya. Kept the 10 speed chain.

    Excellent , thanks for that .


  • #6
    onthefringe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭onthefringe


    sullzz wrote: »
    Hi folks , I've been searching the Web for an answer to this but found conflicting answers so hopefully one of you are either using this or know a definite answer.
    I'm thinking of changing my crankset or possibly just chainrings as I'll be going from compact to 52/36 so can stay 110 bcd.
    If I was to buy an 11 speed set would it work with my 10 speed grouppo.
    One site I came across says that it would but for faultless shifting I should change the chain to 11 speed also , that tthe chain is the same width internally with narrower external width to accommodate the extra cog on the rear cassette.
    I know I could just buy a 10 speed one but there are more options / deals on 11 speed.


    itll work..
    BUT will wear quicker than a 10 speed chain as its slimmer and the chain rings, sprockets and gaps are all marginally wider..
    id leave a 10 speed chain on the 11 speed chainset..
    ive done this and it works perfectly


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  • #7
    GTDolanator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭GTDolanator


    Ive used 10 spd chains on 9spd stuff because i find it quieter!


  • #8
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    GTDolanator wrote: »
    Ive used 10 spd chains on 9spd stuff because i find it quieter!

    I use a 10 speed chorus chain a 9 speed FSA crank and rings and while it mostly works, I have had the odd occasion where the chain has momentarily slipped between the chainrings when down shifting. It is quieter though, with less trimming needed.


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