will my 9sp chain work with 10sp road cassette?

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  1. hobie

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    Dont do it, it will have consequences.
     
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    what would happen?
     
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    10 sp chains are narrower to fit in the smaller gap between cogs on the cassette
     
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    I bought a used cyclocross bike with a 10sp drivetrain and spent hours trying to adjust the rear derailleur. It would shift under load, and wouldn't really get into 3rd or 8th gear. I caved and took it to the shop, who read the side of the chain and immediately noticed it was a 9sp chain. New 10sp 105 chain and everything was gravy. In short, 9sp chain with 10sp cassette = no bueno.
     
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    hey thanks guys for not flaming me. i am just going thru some options for shaving some weight:)
     
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    Just get a 9sp road cassette if you want light weight
     
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    ya i am loooking for one. that one just happend b on sale:)
     
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    What are you looking for Sram or Shimano?
     
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