Bicycle Mechanics - quick rear derailleur question

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jrxl
04-11-03, 01:20 PM
Hey Everybody-

I just picked up a Shimano Deore rear derailleur. It says in the specs that it is a 9-speed derailleur. Will it be backwards compatible with my 8 speed cassette? Thanks again!

justin


a2psyklnut
04-11-03, 02:19 PM
It'll work fine! The spacing between an 8-speed and a 9-speed cassette/cog are the same. The difference is the distance of the cable pull associated with each click at the shifter!

L8R