Can I use Shimano chain on SRAM?
Can you put a Shimano chain on a Sram drivetrain and vice versa? Yes and no. As long as the speeds match, it theoretically should work. In the real world, we have noticed that Shimano chains on Sram cassettes and chainrings tend to not line up with the teeth on the cogs perfectly.
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.
Is there a difference between Shimano and SRAM chains?
shimano chain is not symmetrical – the inside links are different from the outside links, to help with shifting. sram is symmetrical, yet no problem with shifting at all (with shimano 10 speed casette).
Are all SRAM chains the same?
SRAM Eagle 12-Speed Chain The SRAM Eagle 12-speed chains are cross compatible with one another — the only variance between them is weight and material.
Can you use a SRAM derailleur with a Shimano cassette?
Buyers are free to use a SRAM chain and cassette with their Shimano groupset, and vice versa, just as a SRAM chain can be paired with a Shimano cassette, and vice versa. SRAM’s cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano’s groupsets, and vice versa.
Are Shimano 12-speed chains compatible with SRAM?
A Shimano 12-speed chain can work with a 12-speed SRAM chainring if the quick-link is replaced with a SRAM or KMC one. The downside of this approach is that the drivetrain will be louder and wear out faster as there’s extra contact between the teeth of the chainring and the inner plates of the chain.
Can I replace Shimano cassette with SRAM?
SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.
What Hub works with SRAM 12 speed?
SRAM 12-speed SRAM’s 12-speed mountain bike setups use both the XD and HG freehub bodies, once again with the higher-end groups having XD and the more affordable kit using the HG body.