8 speed rear derailleur with 7 speed cassette ?

[Eddie King]

Errr...sorry if this has been asked thousands of times already but is it possible to run an 8 speed rear mech with a 7 speed cassette ?

 

[poweredbypies]

I have been for ages.

 

[poweredbypies]

I have been for ages.

 

[hamster]

Yes, no problem at all - anything Shimano up to 9 will work fine.

 

[Eddie King]

marvellous news - thanks guys