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[Closed] Chain width for Alfine 11 speed please?

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Can anyone confirm please - shimano install guide says HG Super-Narrow chain - is this 3/32 (8 speed) or narrower? As my experiences of shimano chains have been pants, I'll be using another brand, probably Wipperman or SRAM.

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Posted : 01/08/2011 10:39 am
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9 speed


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 10:41 am
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OK thanks Geoff, worth checking as I expected it to be 8 speed.


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 10:46 am
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Hi - is your Condor Pista still available? Thx


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 10:54 am
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You'd think wider chains would last longer, I'd go 1/8" if possible.


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 11:17 am
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I use a thick, strong non-ramped chain on my Alfine 8.
Running for years now, and never breaks.

Surely not using a Shimano 'cheese' chain is one of the major benefits of an Alfine!


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 11:20 am
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If the 11 speed uses the same sprockets as the 8 speed and nexus, then I'd use a Nexus or BMX chain.


 
Posted : 01/08/2011 12:50 pm