I had been meaning to check chain (SRAM PC-X1) wear on the T275 and got around to it yesterday. Put the gauge on, found that it was worn out. I haven't been keeping track of miles ridden this year, but didn't really expect to find that much wear.
Do eleven speed chains wear out notably faster than nine speed chains?
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Not sure but I was reading Park Tools recommendations the other day and they say 11sp change chain at 0.5 vs 0.75 on 10sp. So that alone would make the chain wear out quicker.
That's one of the reasons I run 9sp chains on 1x10 drivetrain (other one being they are cheaper).
Chains necessarily flimsier on 11sp... so yeah - not surprised.
At least you don't have to deal with a front derailleur!
At least you don't have to deal with a front derailleur!
I go through ten speed chains a fair bit quicker than I used to go through nine speed chains. Fuck you bike industry...
Still running 9 speed myself, but have found that I can dramatically extend the life of a Sram chain by removing it to lube. I unhook the quick link, lay the chain on a bench, apply lube, and let it soak in before wiping and reinstalling. The inside of the rollers stay lubed and there is not any excess on the outer surfaces to hold dirt and grit. Been doing this for a few years now.
I ran the same 9 speed chain for 5 years. It was over 2" longer than the same amount of links on the new chain I replaced it with.
I don't really know, but I replace my 11-spd chains more frequently in an effort to get more life out of the super-expensive 11-spd cassettes. Cool to see some 11-spd alternatives hitting the market (like e.13).
And the wider range 10sp options are nice too, and long overdue.
No they don't. Chain size has not changed. They are still 3/32 X 1/2. The outer plates are thinner and the rivets are flush. The pins are fixed to the outer plates. The inner plates are thinner too but The bits that wear, inner part of the pin, rollers and the inner plate bits are the same as ever really.
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9sp are the worst of them all IMO. 10sp is the best. 8sp last really long but dont shift well.
Ill never run a 9sp again if I have a choice.
Ill never run a 9sp again if I have a choice.
Shorter replacement intervals due to narrow/wire chainrings? Assuming you're going by the park wear indicator anyway.
They do now!
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