Dura Ace to KMC: Any problems caused to cassette?

[los318]

Title said it all. My buddy said that once i get a cassette "broke in" to a certain chain I should keep using that type of chain. I want to try a KMC but just wanted to double check. It seems kind of far fetched but just thought i'd run it buy..Thanks!

Los

[keithster]

cassettes and chains should in theory be changed together, that being said, I don't do that cause you can get twice the mileage from a cassette as a chain.

[madcow]

a chain and cassette do wear together. But as for using different brands of chains it does not matter.

You could mount a cassette and use a Shimano chain, then Sram, then KMC and still it wouldn't matter. If your cassette is significantly worn, it will skip with a new chain regarless of brand.

[los318]

that's what i needed to know. Thanks guys!

[Tippster]

Im running KMC X-10 and DA7800 rear mech on my mtb.

works just fine.