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08-17-12 | 08:11 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

IF you feel 8 speed is wonderful, think how much more wonderful 9 speed would.

You have to change shifters- Shop around a bit online and you'll find 9 speed aren't that much more than 8.
Cassette is about $3 more than 8 speed.
Chain varies, but call it $10 more.

9 Speed comes in a lot more different cog combinations than 8.

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