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[Closed] 11 speed quick link on a 10 speed chain

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D'oh, stuck the wrong quick links in my pack. Will I die?


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 12:42 pm
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Aren't 11 speed chains narrower than 10 speed? If so I doubt that the link will fit


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 12:51 pm
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Probably won't die, but may be in for a long walk as above.

11spd is narrower than 10 speed... may not work


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 12:57 pm
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ok ta, suspected that might be the case, fortunately there's a Halfords not too far away ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 1:02 pm
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As above, 11spd chains are narrower than 10spd. You won't be able to do the link up.
Been there, walked home.


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 1:02 pm
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Isn't it just the plates that are narrower? I think the spacing between the plates is the same. Might be wrong though!

Edit.. explained here..

http://velonews.competitor.com/2016/01/bikes-and-tech/technical-faq/tech-faq-chain-width-explained-compatibility-queries-answered_392163

Inner width is unchanged, outer width is narrower. So an 11sp link could possibly work.


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 1:07 pm
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been there done that

iirc the link went on but was very stiff and the chain kept skipping at that point, or did I get chain suck, can't quite recall - something like that.


 
Posted : 23/09/2016 2:13 pm