Mountain Bike Racing - what do i need to change from 9 speed 2 8

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chris c j c
02-20-05, 04:22 AM
what do i need to change from 9 speed 2 8 is it just the casset and shifters or is it all like the 3 rings on the front and mechs


splat
02-20-05, 07:29 AM
New Freewheel, New Shifters

8 speed can use the same Chain and Freehub as a 9 speed . the same can not be saif if going from 8 speed to 9 speed .

rmwun54
03-04-05, 04:06 AM
Why?


Raiyn
03-04-05, 04:32 AM
Because an 8 speed chain is wider than a 9. The 9 will work on an 8 but it won't work the other way