Shimano 8 Speed Sora FD and 9 speed Cassettes
02-21-10, 12:15 AM
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Shimano 8 Speed Sora FD and 9 speed Cassettes
Hi!
Can I use my old (2006 8 speed sora) front deraileur with 9 speed cassettes? Thank you for your help in advance.
Norio
Can I use my old (2006 8 speed sora) front deraileur with 9 speed cassettes? Thank you for your help in advance.
Norio
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Yes. The front derailleur doesn't care what's going on in back. It's only concerned with crank spacing and chain width but should work with the 9-speed chain adequately.
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