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  • Shimano Chains – is there a right and wrong way round?
  • shiny
    Free Member

    I know it seems a strange question but I am sure i read somewhere that shimano chains are directional and that the writing on one side of the chain is supposed to face outwards towards the rider…

    Am i making this up?

    Asking as just had my new XTR groupo fitted and only one side of the chain has writing on it and it is facing inward as you look at chainset…

    Any suggestions?

    Cheers
    Shiny

    househusband
    Free Member

    The new 10sp chains are directional.

    shiny
    Free Member

    I assume then that the writing should face outwards…crap!

    Where is my chain tool?

    cheers
    shiny

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    The-milkybar-kid
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    On the chain box it says the writing should be on the outside.

    shiny
    Free Member

    mine came direct from the factory and without packaging…thanks for checking…

    shiny

    Pawsy_Bear
    Free Member

    the instructions on 9 spd xtr show which way the chain should be joined for extra strength.

    Its not about which way around the chain goes, rather you should join it with the double or female end leading.

    shiny
    Free Member

    Yes, writing on outside as i had suspected. However, quizzed my local shop and they reckon the new XTR works more fluidly (less jumpy) if fitted with writing facing inwards but with 10 speed XT always facing out.

    Will try both and see!

    cheers
    Shiny

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