Originally Posted by
jpaschall
These questions seem to cropping up quite a bit lately, so I'll jump on the bandwagon. I've got a Deore MT-62 RD and I'm wondering if I can use it to shift 8-speeds with the Shimano 8-speed bar ends. The RD is technically designed for 7-speed, but Velobase says it will shift 8 fine. Is that all I need to know? No problems here?
A
possible problem is the RD's inability to shift to the more inner position of the low gear. I had this issue with converting my Cannondale touring bike to 8S from 7S. This may have been due to the wider RD hanger commonly found on a Cannondale than what is normally on a steel bike. It still worked, but with the
L limiting screw completely backed out.
Brad