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Old August 7th 19, 05:40 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Tom Kunich[_5_]
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Default Can use 9-Speed chain with 6 or 7 speed cluster?

On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 8:38:43 AM UTC-7, David Scheidt wrote:
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
:Hi there.

:All my spare chains are 9-speed ones. My friend needs a new chain but his bike is either 6 or 7 speed rear cluster. Will a 9 speed chain work on a 6 or 7 speed cluster?

Yes, but shifting may be a little iffy if it's indexed. Friction, no
problem. But a new 8 speed chain is only about 10 bucks, and is
likely to last longer, and available at any decent bike shop.

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I put a ten speed chain on an old 6 speed freewheel bike. As long as you shift it cleanly - not dragging it slowly into the next gear - it shifts fine. Actually better than my 10 speed setup.
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