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[Closed] Can you use a 10spd front mech with 9spd drive chain?

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Is the clearance in the cage the same or enough?
Sram X5 if that makes any difference.
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Posted : 30/06/2014 11:16 am
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Anyone?
Trying to sort a mates bike out.
First time I've worked on a bike with Sram gears and the clamp bolts seem as soft as cheese on the X5.


 
Posted : 30/06/2014 7:20 pm
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It will be marginal and prob require constant trimming of the front mech to avoid chain rub at extremes of the block, given you need to do this with a narrower 10spd chain anyway.

If you've just rounded a bolt off can't you just replace that? (I don't know Sram mechs).


 
Posted : 30/06/2014 7:32 pm
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9-speed chains are up to 6.8 mm wide, 10-speed drivetrains are 5.9-6.2 mm wide and Campagnolo 11-speed is a mere 5.5 mm wide.

According to Google, not sure it would notice @ front mech


 
Posted : 30/06/2014 7:40 pm
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In a nutshell….yes, I am running a Shimano 10 speed front mech on my 9spd geared bike without any problems at all, shifting is nice and smooth and easy to set up.


 
Posted : 30/06/2014 8:06 pm
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Righto cheers for help.


 
Posted : 30/06/2014 8:32 pm