Bicycle Mechanics - 9sp on a STX-RC?? Can it be done?

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Scooby Snax
02-16-03, 12:26 PM
I have a STX RC 8 speed rear hub on my old wheelset, Im wondering if I can put an LX cassette, 12 to 34 9 speed on it? has anyone given it a try?


pokey
02-16-03, 12:48 PM
Originally posted by Scooby Snax
I have a STX RC 8 speed rear hub on my old wheelset, Im wondering if I can put an LX cassette, 12 to 34 9 speed on it? has anyone given it a try? A 9 speed cassett works on a 8 speed hub.Get shifters and chain too.

Scooby Snax
02-16-03, 12:52 PM
Thanks Pokey, its for my second wheelset, the new bike is 9SP the old was 8SP, so the cassette chain et al are pretty well brand new less than 200k. id say.