
Replace crankset in move from 8 to 10 speed?
With Shimano components, if I were to go from an 8 speed setup to a 10 speed setup, do I have to replace the crankset along with getting a 10 speed chain? I’ve read that the chainring spacing needs to be narrower so the narrower 10 speed chain doesn’t fall between the chainrings. I’ve also read that this is a marketing scheme and has little effect in real life. What to believe?
Crankset is a triple if that matters.
Yeah, sure….try putting a 10 speed chain on an 8 speed crank and see how far you get….one half turn on the pedals before that chain gets stuck! Best bet is replace that crank too or at least the chainrings. without knowing what you have specifically then its hard to say exactly what you need or don’t need. Its NOT a marketing scheme and i cant imagine where you read this and I don’t want to know because I know better. That 10 speed chain is narrower than an 8 speed chain which is wider than a even a 9 speed chain so do the math…
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