Derailleur compatability question...

wookiee

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I think I know the answer to this already but will it be ok to run a 9 speed XTR rear mech with an 8 speed XTR set up (shifters, crankset, cassette)? Would I get problems with the chain if its an 8 speed chain or would a 9 speed chain run fine?

Thanks

Doug
 
wookiee":2o0jqody said:
feetabix":2o0jqody said:
Will all run fine doug..... :)


Will a 9 speed XTR chain be ok then with the 8 speed cassette and crankset??

yes - I have been running a 9spd Whipperman chain in a 7/8spd system for many moons. It dont care. Just dont try the 8spd chain on a 9spd cassette...

It dooo care.
 
legrandefromage":2lni36jt said:
wookiee":2lni36jt said:
feetabix":2lni36jt said:
Will all run fine doug..... :)


Will a 9 speed XTR chain be ok then with the 8 speed cassette and crankset??

yes - I have been running a 9spd Whipperman chain in a 7/8spd system for many moons. It dont care. Just dont try the 8spd chain on a 9spd cassette...

It dooo care.


Thanks Mr cheese...Is that because the 9 speed chain is thinner and the 8 fatter so wouldn't work on a 9 speed cassette?
 
Sorry doug, I missed your reply.......yeah, the fatter 7 speed chain struggles with the slimmer nature of the 9 speed block.......
 
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