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Old 05-19-16, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DarKris
My problem is that I am running an 8 speed drivetrain and a triple crankset. To my knowledge no one makes a triple hollowtech crank compatible with an 8 speed chain. I've seen people run a Double Sora crank w. 8 speed chains but I think a triple crankset would be pushing it.
Pretty sure you can run a 9 speed crank on a bike, with everything else being designed for 8 speed and it will work well.
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