Will a 9S chain work on an 8S system?

"D T W .../\..." <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I now have two bikes and I'd like to swap chains around, after cleaning

etc.

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Yes, but a 8 speed will not work on a 9 speed system. It's too wide.

Matt

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I now have two bikes and I'd like to swap chains around, after cleaning

etc.

9sp chains are narrower than 8sp. You will get sluggish shifting from your derailleurs if you use
the 8 speed chain with your 9 speed drivetrain. Doing the opposite (using 9 speed chain with an 8
speed drivetrain) will work fine.

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D T W .../\\... said:

I now have two bikes and I'd like to swap chains around, after cleaning etc.

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DTW .../\.../\.../\...

Not for ideal shifting.

Also I would be surprised if both bikes took the exact same length chain. It never works out that
way for me...

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NO a 9spd will NOT work on an 8 spd ... too narrow!!!!

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"D T W .../\..." <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I now have two bikes and I'd like to swap chains around, after cleaning

etc.

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DTW .../\.../\.../\...

Yes, but a 8 speed will not work on a 9 speed system. It's too wide.

Matt

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NO a 9spd will NOT work on an 8 spd ... too narrow!!!!

Incorrect, top-poster!

Bill "MattB had it right" S.