Originally Posted by
o0adam0o
You sure about that? Theres numerous threads about people using 8sp shifters on 7sp cassettes... as far as the cranks well its no biggie i can sell the triple and get a double if they dont work or buy a triple derailleur. My mechanic said he can do it so we shall see.
There are numerous threads because they are idiots.
8 speed shifters will not reliably shift 7. Unless you count half assed shifting as 'working'. No