Originally Posted by
prem205
Alright cool. So lets say i get some Shimano 10sp brifters...would that work w/ my shimano groupset thats 8speed?
No, the items that must match for the number of speeds are the shifters, cassette and to a lesser extent the chain. You can use a chain from a higher number on a lower number drivetrain but not the reverse. For example, you can use a 9-speed chain on an 8-speed drivetrain but not on a 10-speed.