Does it really matter to use the correct speed chain?...
Baron_Oso
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Hello guys:
Hope you can help me with this one... I just purchase a Specialized FSRxc MTB that has a 9 speed CASSETTE FREEWHEEL, but the chain start to fail, it was not running smoothly but in some links they are stuck, so it makes my pedaling skip a lot. We were not able to go to the dealer so looking into my spares I found a new 8-speed chain, we just cut it to the same size as the oroginal 9-speed and repalce it. It is working really great, I can not tell any difference or find any issue, so my question is if by using the 8-speed chain will I damage my MTB? and if there is no difference, why do the dealers make a difference and also the box of the new chain clearly says "Only for 7-8 speed"?...
Thanks for your advices guys, just want to learn from people with experience.
Beto
Hope you can help me with this one... I just purchase a Specialized FSRxc MTB that has a 9 speed CASSETTE FREEWHEEL, but the chain start to fail, it was not running smoothly but in some links they are stuck, so it makes my pedaling skip a lot. We were not able to go to the dealer so looking into my spares I found a new 8-speed chain, we just cut it to the same size as the oroginal 9-speed and repalce it. It is working really great, I can not tell any difference or find any issue, so my question is if by using the 8-speed chain will I damage my MTB? and if there is no difference, why do the dealers make a difference and also the box of the new chain clearly says "Only for 7-8 speed"?...
Thanks for your advices guys, just want to learn from people with experience.
Beto
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There can be some consequences with the cassette and chainrings and gear shifting. Hard to tell as so many combos - if it works then ok, but I would not recommend it.0
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Hello Supersonic...
Thanks for the advice, will keep and eye on my bike but will take it to the dealer in about 2 weeks.
Any other comments/advice are welcome.
Beto0 -
I did the same a few years ago and it caused a number of problems with shifting etc.. A 8 speed chain is thicker than a 9 speed, but give it a try round the block and if it doesnt feel right, bite the bullet and get a cheap 9 speed chain0