Brifter question.
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Hahah nice... i actually thought thats what was going on. I assume the same applies for the front? 2 Clicks 3sp?
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2 clicks = 3spd (unless there is a trim function which isn't the case for Sora).
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7 speed bike usually means 126mm rear spacing. 8 speed requires 130mm spacing. So unless you have a seven speed cassette on a 8 speed wheel (with a spacer behind it), you are not going 8 speed.
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The 8-speed shifter won't work well with a 7-speed cassette (or freewheel) because the cog spacing is different. The derailleurs should be compatible except that you need triple derailleurs for a triple crankset, if you do that.
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An 8-speed cassette will not fit on a 7-speed freehub.
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8 speed shifters will not reliably shift 7. Unless you count half assed shifting as 'working'. No
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I came here to learn and didnt think people would actually get upset and insult. I guess ill just forget about all this. Thanks to everyone who took time to comment!
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