Thread: 8 Speed derailleur on a 6 speed ?
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Old 01-11-09 | 08:35 AM
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Bikes: 2014 Surly LHT, 2003 Giant NRS 3, 1991 Trek 7000, 2022 Surly Bridge Club, 1985 Miyata 210, 1999 Schwinn Moab 2

I guess my biggest concern was that the 6 speed chain wouldn't fit through the cage and wouldn't fit on the cogs. I assumed the 9 speed derailleur was made for a narrower chain, so wouldn't operate properly with a wider chain.
Thanks for all the help.
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