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Post by gazooks on Apr 23, 2009 19:45:31 GMT
Need a new chainset for hardtail its 8 speed, is it ok to fit a 9 speed chainset with 8 speed cassette and running gear, all help appreciated.
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Post by thistle on Apr 23, 2009 20:30:13 GMT
I think the chainrings work with pretty much anything, but I'm still living the the square taper age ;D When I got new chainrings for the hardtail it didn't mention anything about compatibility with the cassette.
I think 8/9 speed chains are the same though so I can't see why there would be a problem (I've used 8 speed chains on my 7 speed cassette no problem). I think 8 speed cassettes are the same width overall as a 9 speed.
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Post by sikora on Apr 23, 2009 20:45:37 GMT
Chainsets aren't specific to the number of gears, they'll work with any amount. I'd recommend changing the cassette and chain at the same time if they're pretty old to minimise any wear.
Thistle: 7/8 speed chains are different to 9 speed. As you say, 9 speed cassette is spread over the same distance as an 8 speed, so the chain needs to be narrower
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Post by gazooks on Apr 23, 2009 21:18:15 GMT
;D cheers the advice fellas, just have to get the cheque book out now  . |
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Post by thistle on Apr 23, 2009 21:18:37 GMT
Ahhh cheers Sikora, I knew that honest!
(might explain my powerlink problems)
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