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Campagnolo: Can I run an 11 speed chain on my 10 speed chainrings?

Bicycles Asked on July 11, 2021

I have a bike with 10 speed front derailleur and chainrings.
The cassette, rear derailleur and shifter will all be 11 speed.
Can I run an 11 speed chain on this? Everything is Campagnolo.

Thanks

One Answer

Very likely yes this will work fine. The main risks are

  • that it is "out of spec" by the manufacturer so a warranty claim might be rejected
  • 11 speed chain is narrower than 10 speed so the FD's cage will be a little wider - meaning the shifter has to move a little more to nudge the chain over
  • the tolerance changes can increase the risk of a dropped chain on the inside, between, or outside of the chainrings.

Though I've successfully used 9 speed chain on what started as a 5 speed triple chainset, and its still working fine (though its friction shifting which may disguise some shifting issues.)

Correct answer by Criggie on July 11, 2021

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