Anyone know if you can use a set of 9 spd shifters with an 8 spd set up temporarily.
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8/9 spd shifter comp
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Anyone know if you can use a set of 9 spd shifters with an 8 spd set up temporarily.Not likely if you value good shifting.Shimano 8 speed cog spacing was 4.8mm and 9 speed is 4.34, and campy was 5.0 to 4.55mm. Not alot of rocket science involved here.
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Originally posted by jaxcyclist
Anyone know if you can use a set of 9 spd shifters with an 8 spd set up temporarily.If you've got the 9-speed shifters, why not just get a 9-speed cassette and chain and run 9-speed?
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