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11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question
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I have a 10 speed set and chain but now have by bike set up on a 11 speed cassette on my Kickr. I have mis-shifts, but nothing terribly annoying. However I just noticed the wear developing on the chain plates. Thinking about going with an 11 speed chain with a connex quick link. While I’ll still get mis-shifts, thinking wear issues should go away. What are the issues running an 11 speed chain (5.6mm width) on a 10 speed cassette designed for 5.9mm width, when using the bike off the trainer?

I know the easy answer is just to put a 10 speed cassette on the kickr, and this may happen, just curious about other options, thanks.
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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [vonschnapps] [ In reply to ]
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I like the easy answer.
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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [vonschnapps] [ In reply to ]
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11 speed chain on 10 speed drivetrain works just fine. Won’t be 100% but I never had big problems when I did it in a pinch.
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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [vonschnapps] [ In reply to ]
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It is jumping because the 11 speed cassette has different spacing to the 10.
The chain is not an issue, many people run 11 speed chains on 10 speed systems.
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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [jimatbeyond] [ In reply to ]
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jimatbeyond wrote:
I like the easy answer.
And you can probably find a 10 speed cassette for less than an 11 speed chain.

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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [lyrrad] [ In reply to ]
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lyrrad wrote:
It is jumping because the 11 speed cassette has different spacing to the 10.
The chain is not an issue, many people run 11 speed chains on 10 speed systems.


^^^^this.

11spd chains work fine on 10spd systems, they just cost more for no benefit.

As mentioned, a cheap 10spd cassette ($25 on amzn) for the trainer is a good option. They wirk fine, just heavy (non issue indoors).

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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [Titanflexr] [ In reply to ]
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Ok thanks everyone, the 10 speed cassette it is.
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Re: 11 speed chain on 10 speed cassettes question [vonschnapps] [ In reply to ]
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I have this one on my trainer.

Bibike 8/9/10/11 Speed Bike Cassette 11-25T/11-28T/11-32T/11-36T Lightweight Road Bike Cassette Compatible with Shimano Sram(Except XD) https://www.amazon.com/...NXGX7BXJRW5ME8?psc=1

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