10 speed compatibility for a 1 x10

rammer
rammer Posts: 252
edited September 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Just a few quick questions for a 1X10 setup

1. Are Sram and Shimano 10 speed cassettes compatible with each others rear mechs?
2.If running a single setup on front does the chain ring have to be 10 speed specific?
3.Are all 10 speed chains the same.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    1/ Yes
    2/ No
    3/ All chains marked for 10 speed are compatable, yes.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Hmm, sort of...

    1. Yes
    2. On a 10 speed cassette yes it does
    3. Shimano do road and MTB specific chains, with different profiling on the plates. They are cross compatible, but you may as well use the 'right' one. Other brands are fine.
  • rammer
    rammer Posts: 252
    cheers guys, slight bit of conflicting info but i get the gist.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Well I actually misread your post, I read it as "if running a single ring does it have to be a 10 speed chain", the answer to the question you actually asked is indeed "no".

    Comment on chains still stands though, they're all compatible, but Shimano do do road and MTB ones, so you may as well ensure you get an MTB one.

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