blackcannon
05-04-06, 11:38 AM
CAn I use 9 speed Shimano 105 Flight deck shift/brake levers with 8 speed bike?
Bicycle Mechanics - Brake Lever Shifters question
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Landgolier
05-04-06, 11:49 AM
Nope. Indexing will be wrong. You need a 9 speed cassette. Fortunately they're really cheap, $30 or so right now.
HillRider
05-04-06, 01:35 PM
You'll also need a 9-speed chain but they're fairly cheap too.
blackcannon
05-04-06, 01:40 PM
Damn...that stinks...this bike has a new chain & cassette that previous owner just put on...
Landgolier
05-04-06, 02:27 PM
I would just ebay or craigslist them, you'll probably get $20 out of them and the whole thing will cost you like $30 net.
blackcannon
05-04-06, 03:35 PM
You guys think I should go 9 speed?
Sheldon Brown
05-04-06, 03:50 PM
CAn I use 9 speed Shimano 105 Flight deck shift/brake levers with 8 speed bike?
Yes. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/alternate
Sheldon "Go For It" Brown
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Yes. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/alternate
Sheldon "Go For It" Brown
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Landgolier
05-04-06, 04:13 PM
OK, I guess you can.