What is the difference between 9 speed and 10 speed?

The internal/roller width of 9 and 10-speed chains is the same – 2.18mm. The only difference is the spacing of the chainrings. 9 and 10-speed chainrings aren’t spaced the same way, but the differences aren’t humongous. In most situations, the set-up works.

Are Shimano 9 and 10 speed compatibility?

Now what does work mixing Shimano speed groups is at the derailleur. Any Shimano 7-9 speed plus 10 speed road rear derailleurs will work correctly in any of these speed class systems. In other words, a 7 speed rear derailleur (or an 8 or 10 speed) will work just fine with your 9 speed shifter and 9 speed cassette.

Can I replace a 9 speed cassette with a 10 speed?

You can put a new 10 or 11 speed cassette on any of the older 9 speed hubs. So, regardless of brand, feel free to buy your wheels a nicely upgraded new steed.

Is a 9 speed cassette the same width as a 10 speed?

9/10 speed shimano cassettes are the same width overall / are interchangeable.

Do I need a 10 speed bike?

If you’re a very fit and active cyclist, the 10-speed is the obvious choice. Ten-speed bicycles give you a better range of gears for tackling tough climbs, fast hill sections, and long stretches of open road.

What is the difference between a 9 speed chain and a 10 speed chain?

The main difference between a 9 speed chain and a 10 speed chain is that the 10 speed chain is thinner in width, because of the 10 speed cassette, which in turn means the chain is lighter.

Can I use a 10 speed cassette with a 9 speed derailleur?

Shimano 10 speed derailleur will work on a 9 speed cassette with a sram 9 speed shifter.

How wide is a 10 speed cassette?

Cassette /Freewheel Spacing

Brand and model Center-to-center Spacing Total Width
10-speed
Campagnolo 10-speed Variable (note) 38.8 mm
Shimano 10-speed 3.95 mm 37.2 mm (note)
11-speed

How wide is a 10 speed chain?

Symmetrical vs asymmetrical chains

Chain no. of speeds Outer width in mm
All 7-speed 7.3
All 8-speed 7.1
All 9-speed 6.5 – 6.7
10-speed old Campagnolo 6.2

What are 10-speed bikes good for?

What is a 10-speed bike used for?

A 10-speed bike is a type of road bicycle that allows you to change the pedaling resistance through a shifting mechanism. The various gears provide up to 10 different resistance settings, or speeds. This type of bicycle engineering makes riding on hilly terrain over long distances easier.

Can I use a 10 speed crankset with a 9 speed cassette?

A nine speed crank set will work with a 10 speed drive train. However it’s not all plain sailing. You can have trouble using a 10 speed FD with a 9 speed crank set. It doesn’t shift as far out as the 9 speed so you may experience sloppy changes to the outer ring and chain rub against the FD in some gears.