Can I use any chain with my new Cassette

doyler78
doyler78 Posts: 1,951
edited August 2010 in Workshop
I have just bought an 11-28 cassette (SRAM) and I am going to be using it with a 9 speed triple RD. I need a longer chain as the current one (fitted for a 12-23) is too short. Can I buy just any SRAM or Shimano 9 speed chain. Basically not worried about weight as it will be used on a bike that will be used for shopping with rack and panniers so it just needs to be reliable. The least expensive the better.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    As long as it's the right width for your transmission i.e. 8/9/10/11 speed, you can pretty well choose anything you like
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    Monty Dog wrote:
    As long as it's the right width for your transmission i.e. 8/9/10/11 speed, you can pretty well choose anything you like

    Are there different widths of chains then? Never knew that so glad I asked :lol:
  • Biles
    Biles Posts: 40
    Yup 11 speed is a fair bit thinner than 8 speed but as long as you get the right speed chain it doesnt matter about the make
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yep keep the speeds the same and you will be OK.

    the 11-28 is 9 speed isnt it. as there are 9spd and 8spd 11-28T Sram cassettes out there.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    Great thanks.

    Just done a quick check and the current chain is a shimano cn-hg53 which apparently is 2.56" wide but looks like I don't need to worry anyway so long as I get 9 speed I'll be fine.The cassette is definitely 9 speed - phew.

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