An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 10-speed chain because the distance between the cassette cogs gets smaller with each gear increase.The dependencies, positives, and negatives remain the same in the case of Campagnolo components too. FAQ: Can I use an 11-speed Campagnolo chain on a 10-speed Campagnolo cassette? To increase the drivetrain’s lifespan and ensure smooth shifting, it’s recommended to stay away from this combination. It will cause rubbing, poor shifting, and premature wear of the drivetrain. FAQ: What About a 10-speed Chain on an 11-speed Cassette?Ī 10-speed chain will be too wide for an 11-speed cassette. Less Than Ideal Performance At The FrontĪn 11-speed chain may result in non-optimal shifting between the chainrings.Whether this problem will manifest depends on the rider’s drivetrain parts.
In some cases, this may result in less than ideal shifting speed. As a result, the derailleur has to move ever so slightly more to initiate a shift. The Downsides of Running an 11-speed Chain On a 10-speed Cassetteġ0-speed chains are thicker and therefore potentially stronger than 11-speed chains.ġ1-speed chains are slimmer than 10-speed chains. If for some reason, you can’t find a 10-speed chain in store, you can use an 11-speed one. If you already have an 11-speed chain and want to use it on a 10-speed drivetrain, you can do so and avoid spending extra cash on a 10-speed specific chain. It’s questionable to what extent this takes place, however. One can argue that the extra space left by an 11-speed chain improves mud clearance, and an 11-speed chain is, therefore, better for muddy conditions. The narrower profile of 11-speed chains reduces the possibility of chain rubbing and keeps the drivetrain quiet. The outer width of the chain decreases.With each gear increase we observe the following: It won’t shift effectively, and its outer plates will grind against the adjacent cogs.īelow is a table containing the sprocket width and cog pitch of 8,9,10 and 11-speed MTB cassettes: Number of Speeds The reduction in cog pitch, however, makes chains designed for fewer speeds non-compatible with cassettes using more gears.įor example, an 8-speed chain is too thick to be used on a 10-speed cassette. Hence why 8/9/10 and 11-speed MTB cassettes and hubs are cross-compatible. The purpose of those adjustments is to make cassettes compatible with a greater number of freehub bodies. (The cog pitch is the center to center distance between two cogs.) With each gear increase, the sprocket thickness and the cog pitch of a cassette decrease.
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