Narrow chain 6 speed
09-01-21, 02:30 PM
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Narrow chain 6 speed
I have a 6 speed friction setup that has a 10spd Veloce (medium cage) rear derailleur. Can I get away with a narrower chain to better suit the rear derailleur cage spacing/pulley setup? Ok to run a 6/7/8?
I have everything installed sans the chain-
Any issues? Recommendations?
I have everything installed sans the chain-
Any issues? Recommendations?
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09-01-21, 04:41 PM
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Whoops, misread... Saw "derailleur" and read "cassette"...
Unless the pulley cage is too narrow, your garden variety 8sp chain should work.
Unless the pulley cage is too narrow, your garden variety 8sp chain should work.
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09-01-21, 05:06 PM
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For a while, I was running a Microshift 9/10 speed rear mech with an 8s chain and a 7s freewheel, and it worked fine to index back there. I'd think it's worth trying an 8s chain before trying anything else.
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09-01-21, 06:46 PM
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...I routinely install and use a KMC X8.93 on all my six and seven cogged bicycles.
They are relatively cheap on Amazon, and work well for me, with a variety of shifting components and freewheel cogs.
...I routinely install and use a KMC X8.93 on all my six and seven cogged bicycles.
They are relatively cheap on Amazon, and work well for me, with a variety of shifting components and freewheel cogs.
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I have also used Campagnolo C9 chain on a Varsity and a Supersport, both with standard-spaced Japanese 6s freewheels, and using the original Ashtabula cranksets. No problems at all with either of them them over some thousands of spirited foothills riding.
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