Long term problem with cassette.

Keiron Curtis
Keiron Curtis Posts: 126
edited November 2013 in The workshop
I have a 9 speed cassette which will not go through all my gears, consistently missing one or two gearing down and up. Is it possible the LBS put an 8 speed chain on, instead of a 9 ? I can adjust the gears till I'm blue in the face, and as far as I'm aware the rear derailleur hasn't been damaged. How can you tell the difference between an 8 and 9 speed chain?
k.curtis

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,814
    A 9 speed has it stamped on every link....or you could measure the width (external).
    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.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Look up the specs and measure the width with calipers. Some makes have clues stamped on the side plates, others are anonymous.

    Can you see if it's fouling the next sprocket when it's in gear?
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    When were the cables last replaced?
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  • On_What
    On_What Posts: 516
    I had this problem, I replaced derrailleur jockey wheels and bearings and the problem went away

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