10 Speed Chain
08-09-16, 08:37 AM
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10 Speed Chain
Hi
Could anyone tell me the roller width and pitch of a Shimano 10 speed chain?
Can't seem the find the information anywhere.
Thanks
Could anyone tell me the roller width and pitch of a Shimano 10 speed chain?
Can't seem the find the information anywhere.
Thanks
08-09-16, 08:55 AM
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Wikipedia? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_chain
Pitch is 1/2 inch, as with all modern chains.
Pitch is 1/2 inch, as with all modern chains.
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The only thing that changes between brands and number of speeds is the width. Generally only the outside width changes, though with 11s (and maybe some 10s) there's a small difference in inside width, but not enough that there are fit issues on sprockets.
Things like pitch which is 1/2", roller diameter, and all sprocket related dimensions are highly standardized and controlled within very small tolerances. If that weren't true, there would be nightmarish issues of chains not running on sprockets.
BTW- the above applies to derailleur chains, which are all 1/2 x 3/32", except for 11s which may be 1/2 x 9/128". Single speed chains, which include IGH and coaster brake chains are normally 1/2 x 1/8", though some may use 3/32" chain to save weight.
Things like pitch which is 1/2", roller diameter, and all sprocket related dimensions are highly standardized and controlled within very small tolerances. If that weren't true, there would be nightmarish issues of chains not running on sprockets.
BTW- the above applies to derailleur chains, which are all 1/2 x 3/32", except for 11s which may be 1/2 x 9/128". Single speed chains, which include IGH and coaster brake chains are normally 1/2 x 1/8", though some may use 3/32" chain to save weight.
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It must depend on the brand, but your correction of the math 11/128" is appreciated.
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Outer width of a 10 speed chain is 6.2 mm for Campagnolo, and 5.88 for most other producers.
Length of one link of a new chain is exactly one inch (2.54 cm). That's a pair of inner and outer plates. Each rivet at exactly 1/2 inch.
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