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Old 07-19-14 | 04:56 PM
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From: Very N and Very W Ohio Williams Co.

Bikes: 2001 Trek Multitrack 7200, 2104 Fuji Sportif 1.5

Originally Posted by Kruzen
Hey folks, I'm new to the forum. I hope I can get an answer to a question. I have a Diamondback response that is a project bike. It is a 7-speed. Can I install a 9 speed rear chain rings and change the shifter as well? It seems difficult to find up-grade parts for a 7 speed.

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from my limited understanding a 7 speed cassette cannot go 8-9-10, but an 8 can go 9-10 (not sure about 11)

if I understand correctly the wheel needs re dished to go from 7 up.
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