Originally Posted by
Trouble
Is it reasonable to change just the chainrings, cassette and chain and go with it and if the RD has problems then get a newer XT 772 shadow.
Is this problematic?
or...
Just get a new 9 speed set up?
LX 582 Crank, XT 772 RD, XT shifter, XT 9sp cassett, 9spd chain.
Get 9 speed. It doesn't work out that much more expensive at all.
I dont think you will need to replace your current XTR Deraillure. It should work with both 8 and 9 speed (the shifter is what determines how much cable pulls on the derailuure to change the gears.) Your upgrading your cranks anyway, but they dont have an any effect on whether you choose 8speed or 9speed. Your getting a new cassette anyway, get a nine speed. The only thing you need are new 9speed shifters.
Get 9 speed
