9spd chain / 11spd crank
Ok so I setup my CX bike to 1 x 9 using new Shimano R3000 running gear. The 1x9 gives me the extra space I want for wider tyres ( I prefer to run 38-40 mm for better comfort on single track and dirt roads) , I am totally happy with the gear spread (the gaps in the block work fine for me) but I have been struggling a little at the top end as I was using the 34t from the Sora compact chainset and it was just not quite big enough - spinning out when I hit about 25mph on downhill roads - The only chain ring I can get for a decent price with the correct BCD was a 36t 105 ring only issue is that its 11 speed.
My understanding is that a 9 speed chain will run fine on a 11 speed chain ring as the internal width is the same (and therefore the teeth width and spacing match up)
Can someone confirm that this is the case.
Ta.
My understanding is that a 9 speed chain will run fine on a 11 speed chain ring as the internal width is the same (and therefore the teeth width and spacing match up)
Can someone confirm that this is the case.
Ta.
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I appreciate that the 36t won't make a huge difference but according to bike calc it should bring 25 mph (about the max I usually go) into the 90 rpm range with my chosen tyres so that should be just the ticket. It also leaves me with a decent 36/32 low gear meaning I can get up most stuff.0
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Max. speed is up to you, but a 9 speed chain will run fne on a 11 speed ring, not much difference anyway.0
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I run a 10s chain on 9s rear and 11s chainrings. All happy together. I'm sure a 9s chain will be fine on 11s rings though. Is a narrow-wide chainring not an option for you?0
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Narrow / wide will be on the cards just wanted a cheap 36t chainring to test the water so to speak. If I get on ok with it the I will get a decent 36t narrow/wide ring from the likes of hope or wolftooth. I didn't want to drop £50+ without testing first.
This 105 ring is only £13 delivered so if it does not work out it's not a major deal.
Ta for confirming0
