Dura ace 8 speed chainring replacement... need advice

shukapaw said:

I have an early 90's model Dura Ace equipped road bike. It has 39 tooth and 53 tooth chainrings that are in need of replacement. Since 8-speed drivetrains in high end components have gone the way of the dinosaur :eek:, what can I use? Are the newer 9-speed chain rings compatible? I'd like to stick with a product with high quality materials and finish like the DA stuff.

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Brian

Try Spa Cycles. The newer rings will work with your old drivetrain.

I have some TA that are marked "8, 9, 10".

One of my bikes has 9 speed cranks with an 8 speed chain and cassette -- works fine

Another bike has 8 speed Campag cranks with 9 speed Shimano chain and cassette!! Works fine.

My 2 'good' bikes have 10 speed cranks with 9 speed chain and cassette -- works fine.

Here's Sheldon Brown's page discussing compatibilty, etc

http://sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html#chainrings

As a matter of interest, here's all his articles 🙂
http://sheldonbrown.com/articles.html