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GRX RX600 double chainset, ok for 11sp?

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I bought a Shimano GRX 600 double chainset from Ribble that was advertised as 11sp.

However the chainrings are etched 10sp. Will it work with my 11sp chain?

Thanks

Ian


 
Posted : 27/04/2023 9:26 pm
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600 is 11 spd, 400 is 10spd.

What’s the part no around the pedal boss?


 
Posted : 27/04/2023 9:43 pm
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Qh ok....i ahall go and check....brb

Ian


 
Posted : 27/04/2023 9:50 pm
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Ok it says its an rx600 but the rings are definately etched 10sp.

So im guessing its a hybrid with non original chainrings?

Ian


 
Posted : 27/04/2023 10:04 pm
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600 is 11 spd, 400 is 10spd.

Shimano's GRX website shows 10 speed and 11speed GRX600 - FC-RX600-10 and FC-RX600-11.


 
Posted : 27/04/2023 10:05 pm
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It should work because the internal dimensions of the chain are the same.
The external width of the chain is slightly narrower on 11-speed, about 0.5mm less, so barely noticeable. If you're not happy return it, but if it's bargainous...


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 6:28 am
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It will be fine. 10 speed cranks work fine with 11 speed chains but not the other way around, I assume you have a GRX front mech as well?


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 6:50 am
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I'm running an old 10 speed ultegra chainset with 11 speed everything else, works great.


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 7:19 am
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Shimano’s GRX website shows 10 speed and 11speed GRX600 – FC-RX600-10 and FC-RX600-11.

So it does, and the 400 version has gone. Odd!


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 7:58 am
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My mistake - 400 series has always run 600 cranks with 10 spd rings.

OP - wouldn’t worry - 11spd rings would likely shift more crisply, but expect your set up will still shift better than most alternatives!


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 8:47 am
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I have a grx fr mech and this item cost me £30 new, so i will keep it!

Thanks for the input about chain internal width!

Regards

Ian


 
Posted : 28/04/2023 9:18 am

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