Thread: Convert a 9 speed cassette to 8 speed?
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Old 11-03-21 | 06:34 PM
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Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

Originally Posted by MufflerJeans
Is this possible? And if so, how? Or would it be easier to just get a new cassette? I have a 9 speed 12-26 that I'd like to convert to an 8 speed. I see a lot of info about going up, but nothing about coming down.

thanks (and sorry if this is a dumb question)
Depending on the bike- IF a lower end hybrid or MB, maybe just buy a new 9 speed shifter & chain.
IF you have 9 speed cassettes "laying around", use them.
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