Originally Posted by
DMC707
with todays 11 and 12 speed groups, I completely agree, but i can also see how it would greatly increase the utility of an older 8 speed setup.
but who am i kidding - i just unboxed a nearly new groupset and just need an excuse to use it!
Oh, I hear you. I’ve built many projects that started with some component I had on hand! FWIW, I have lots of 8-speed bikes in the fleet, several with Shimergo drivetrains (10-speed Campy brifters and 8-speed Shimano mechs). Works great.
