They "look" ok but I know its hard to tell if you don't know what you are looking for.
I was under the impression that if you changed your chain before 0.75 then you should get a couple of chains out of the same cassette. We shall see I guess.
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I was under the impression that if you changed your chain before 0.75 then you should get a couple of chains out of the same cassette. We shall see I guess.
Why are bikes so ridiculously compliated?? Right, this is the chain I currently have I belive. on my 9 speed bike. But it specifically says "Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM 6 / 7 / 8-speed derailleur systems" https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1141406709...lshCFyAASKGMS6s54EimqeYmIwB5McpBoC-aEQAvD_BwE
so by all aocunt shouldn't work on my bike? as it's a nine speed. But it came with this chain from the fatory. sigh.
Why are there so many different bloody options.
so by all aocunt shouldn't work on my bike? as it's a nine speed. But it came with this chain from the fatory. sigh.
Why are there so many different bloody options.
Ok, will do. Just was confused by the "narrow" on my chain. Assumed it was derailleur speific. What does that mean then?
vickster
Legendary Member
No idea...I always buy the same SRAM chain which I know is right
sleuthey
Legendary Member
- Location
- South Gloucestershire
As far as I’m aware 9+ speed chains are slightly narrower than 8- speed chains as the gaps between the cogs are smaller. Take the advice from @vickster
ChrisEyles
Guru
- Location
- Devon
A 9 speed chain will definitely work on an 8 or 9 speed drive train, and isn't much more expensive, so if in doubt go with this.
The internal width (the holes the sprocket teeth locate into) is the same for 8/9 speed AFAIK, it's just the external width that's narrower for 9 speed to fit between the more closely spaced sprockets.
I've mixed and matched 8/9 speed components with no issues in the past, though wouldn't try a regular 8 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette.
Never heard of an 8 speed narrow chain before!
The internal width (the holes the sprocket teeth locate into) is the same for 8/9 speed AFAIK, it's just the external width that's narrower for 9 speed to fit between the more closely spaced sprockets.
I've mixed and matched 8/9 speed components with no issues in the past, though wouldn't try a regular 8 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette.
Never heard of an 8 speed narrow chain before!
avecReynolds531
Veteran
- Location
- Small Island
+1
I like KMC chains & have had no trouble at all with them.
Merlin have the basic one for £8.99: https://www.merlincycles.com/kmc-x9-9-speed-chain-134174.html
DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
- Location
- Reading, obvs
Presumably 112 including the quicklink - chains work best with both ends joined together.
avecReynolds531
Veteran
- Location
- Small Island
With respect, £9 delivery doesn't seem right: I've checked it - as I'm looking for a chain anyway - Wiggle & Merlin will both be charging £2.99 for delivery.
The OP will still save £4 for a KMC X9 chain.
I've got no affiliation with Merlin at all: only a happy customer for many years.
vickster
Legendary Member
I have no issue with Merlin either, far better than Wiggle as you can actually phone Merlin unlike Wiggle
.Maybe it read oddly but if you only spend £9 you have to pay delivery. The OP has free next day delivery from Wiggle I believe, but yes it’s still more by a whole pound, unless the next day is crucial
