Is Shimano HG93 chain directional?
Re: Shimano Chain Direction AFAICT the HG93 is not unidirectional – PDF is missing from Shimano’s website…
What is HG73 chain?
Shimano’s HG73 is a 9-speed chain that’s very popular because of its low price, widespread availability and functionality. In fact, it comes as standard on many new bikes.
Will 8 speed chain work with 9-speed cassette?
9 speed chain on an 8 speed cassette is just fine; it’s the wider 8 speed which won’t fit the sprocket spacing on a 9 speed cassette.
Can you put a bike chain on the wrong way?
The majority of bicycle chains are non-directional. This means for most of these chains, you can install them any way you want.
Are 7 and 8 speed cassettes interchangeable?
7-speed cassettes fit fine on 8- and 9-speed (and most 10-speed) hubs if you put a 4.5 mm spacer onto the body before the cassette.
Are 9 and 10 speed chains the same?
10-speed chains have the same inner/roller width as 9-speed chains while being narrower. Therefore, a 10-speed chain meets the compatibility requirements because it has enough inner space for a 9-speed sprocket and doesn’t cause rubbing due to its slimmer profile.
Are 11 and 12-speed chains the same?
This is accomplished by making the outer links of the chain thinner. Ultimately, single-speed chains are the strongest because they can be very thick since there’s only one cog at the back. The width of a 12-speed chain is roughly 5.25mm whereas that of an 11-speed chain is 5.62mm. That’s a 0.37mm difference.
How many links can an 11 speed chain have?
The 11 speed Shimano comes with 116 links.
What happens if you put a bike chain on backwards?
What happens if you put it on the wrong way? It does not impact brand new chains’ performance if you do inadvertently put the chain in the “wrong” direction. Due to wear and tear, failure to replace the chain how it was before will result in the chain and gears slipping.
Why are Shimano chains directional?
The directional chains are designed so that the outer plates are optimised for chain ring shifts, and the inner plates are optimised for cassette shifts, so the difference between a directional and non directional chain is the different designs of the inner and outer plates.