8 speed and 9 speed compatbility question.
02-07-14, 07:59 PM
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8 speed and 9 speed compatbility question.
Hi Guys,
Just trying to cheap out on a build, can I run an eight speed chain through a nine speed LX front deurailler and 9 (?) speed Saint rear?. That way I can use my eight speed cluster and crankset.
Has anyone done this and did it work?
Just trying to cheap out on a build, can I run an eight speed chain through a nine speed LX front deurailler and 9 (?) speed Saint rear?. That way I can use my eight speed cluster and crankset.
Has anyone done this and did it work?
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02-08-14, 10:21 AM
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Yes you can as long as the rear isn't a 10 speed. 8 and 9 speed rear derailleurs use the same pull ratios while the 10 is different and won't work with 8/9 speed shifters.
02-09-14, 01:45 AM
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Thanks for the Info!
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Ill second that. I've been running a mega 9 deore back, mega 9 alivio front and a 9spd raceface ride crankset with 8spd alivio shifters 7/8 spd chain and an 8spd hg-30 cassette successfully
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Actually, a few years ago Specialized was using 9 speed Deore rear derailers on their 8 speed MTBs. I bought one. Works great.
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Cool,
Thanks guys, problem solved. Cheapness commenced.
Thanks guys, problem solved. Cheapness commenced.
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It turned out to be moot point. When I inspected the chainrings minus dirt and plus glasses the chainrings were buggered so I went all ninespeed with the crankset and cluster.
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