R richie-t Retro Guru Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #1 I'm a bit confused. I've got: 9 speed shifters, 9 speed rear mech and 8 speed cassette. Therefore i assume the hub (deore) is 8 speed but can i wham a 9 speed cassette on there? I know i'd need a 9 speed chain for that. thanks folks
I'm a bit confused. I've got: 9 speed shifters, 9 speed rear mech and 8 speed cassette. Therefore i assume the hub (deore) is 8 speed but can i wham a 9 speed cassette on there? I know i'd need a 9 speed chain for that. thanks folks
Andy B Retrobike Rider Gold Trader 98+ BoTM Winner Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #2 8 & 9spd freehubs are the same size, so a 9spd cassette will fit.
R richie-t Retro Guru Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #3 oh you little gem. would a normal chain struggle on or would i defintely need a 9 speeder? cheers dude
oh you little gem. would a normal chain struggle on or would i defintely need a 9 speeder? cheers dude
Andy B Retrobike Rider Gold Trader 98+ BoTM Winner Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #4 deffo need a 9spd chain 8 & 9spd chains are of a different width.
R richie-t Retro Guru Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #5 ok cool beans. a 9 speed cassette and chain will be easier than peeing around getting new shifters etc. thanks mate, been a great help
ok cool beans. a 9 speed cassette and chain will be easier than peeing around getting new shifters etc. thanks mate, been a great help
Andy B Retrobike Rider Gold Trader 98+ BoTM Winner Feedback View Nov 17, 2008 #6 no prob. oh & I prefer Sram (PC971/PC991) or KMC (X9L) chains
