nine front/eight rear... how
09-11-10, 06:24 PM
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nine front/eight rear... how
So I want to add a compact crank to my 12 year old road bike. The problem is that the cranks will be 9 speed but my cassette is 8 speed. After doing some research (RIP Sheldon), it seems my solution is to use a 9sp chain to be compatible with the new cranks and the 9sp chain should be compatible with my 8 sp cassette.
What is everyone take on my situation?
thanks
scott
What is everyone take on my situation?
thanks
scott
09-11-10, 06:34 PM
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I was warned off buying a 9spd chain when I got a new 8spd cassette... I would've thought it should work fine, but apparently it doesn't.
Anyway, in order for your front derailleur to index properly, I'd suggest simply adding spacers (you could prolly just cut them from some plastic like a takeaway container) behind one or both chainrings.
Anyway, in order for your front derailleur to index properly, I'd suggest simply adding spacers (you could prolly just cut them from some plastic like a takeaway container) behind one or both chainrings.
09-11-10, 09:16 PM
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I was warned off buying a 9spd chain when I got a new 8spd cassette... I would've thought it should work fine, but apparently it doesn't.
Anyway, in order for your front derailleur to index properly, I'd suggest simply adding spacers (you could prolly just cut them from some plastic like a takeaway container) behind one or both chainrings.
Anyway, in order for your front derailleur to index properly, I'd suggest simply adding spacers (you could prolly just cut them from some plastic like a takeaway container) behind one or both chainrings.
The OP's bike will not need any spacers and he/she can run 8 or 9 speed chain with the new crank and chain rings... 8 speed chain will be less expensive so I'd go that way.
