Abu Mahendra

Sure, but we are up to 11-speed on both road and mtb parts now. I would not today, in 2016, recommend to anyone going to fewer gears than 10-speed when upgrading the drivetrain. Parts availability will only become even more difficult in time with 9- and 8-speed.

badmother

They still sell 7 speed bikes and you can get 7 speed parts. Not saying I recomend it but it is possible.

Cassettes products from SJS Cycles

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/page/find...&page=1#page=3

Abu Mahendra

Great. We are in agreement. By your own admission, it is not to be recommended.

leoho5

I didn't recommend upgrading anyone's drivetrain to a new 8 or 9 speed one. That would not be practical. I just clarified that there is some interchangeability with road and MTB shifter/deraillers which is in contrast to what was stated.

Abu Mahendra

Great. We are in agreement also.

badmother

If this is your conclusion after reading what I wrote we may have to excuse you, looks like English is not your main language.

Joe Remi

Every derailleur bike I own has 8- or 9-speed cassettes. Maybe if you're 20 you need to worry about these standards becoming impossible to replace someday, but you'll have long since purchased a new bike and it won't matter anyway. I would absolutely recommend someone buying new 8/9 stuff right now, but that isn't even the point of this thread.

jur

8 sp has been very cheap for years now, no signs of supply stopping. 9 speed not as cheap yet and lots of premium cassettes for sale. No problem there. I recommend 9 speed. Lighter and cheaper than 10 speed. Chains last longer too.

leoho5

Actually, we haven't agreed on anything. I am not for or against 8/9/10 speed drivetrains and I actually disagreed with your premise that MTB and road shifter/derailleur combos are always incompatible.

Abu Mahendra

You said you did not recommend 8- and 9-speed drivetrains. You and I agree.

Old MTB and Road components used to compatible. That's a statement of fact. There's no disagreeing to it.

what exactly is the problem? why are you fighting where there is no fight?

Abu Mahendra

'Not saying I recomend it'

These are your words.

Spare me the nativist 'English is probably not your first language' condescension. It is. Don't let a multicultural, international upbringing lead you to unfounded conclusions.

badmother

Just trying to avoid being rude- like you are

Joe Remi

This thread is devolving quickly. The OP wants a new chainring or crankset, and by now has probably decided what to do. Admonitions to completely upgrade his entire drivetrain are ridiculous; warnings about road/mtb compatibility and 9-speed availability irrelevant. Thank you and goodnight.

jur

Right, so your English is perfect. Now you can start on your social skills.

Abu Mahendra

moi? the one finding common ground, and saying that we are fundamentally in agreement?