Has anyone tried this with a 9-speed cassette/chain? Does that work or does the narrower 9-speed chain get stuck between the chainrings?
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I am currently running this crankset with a 9 SPD cassette and chain with no problems.
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Base of teeth are 0.080 thick and an 8-spd chain has a fair amount of wiggle on the teeth. That's all I've got. I'd check to see what the late Sheldon Brown says.
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just get a new chain and you should be ok if you have a good tech. It shouldnt impact it. I have a 105 group with Ultegra cassette and dura-ace chain.
2214509
No problem regarding the 8 speed cassette. The front derailleur doesn't know or care how many sprockets are on the rear.You may have a slight problem regarding the chain. An eight speed chain is slightly wider than a nine. Adjustment will be more critical to avoid rubbing.
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Hi , this model is designed for 10 speed but somebody told me that could work on a 9 speed , you should better ask your mechanic.
1727948
My sense is yes. The bike I put this on is a 9 speed but I have a 9 speed LX crank with an 8 speed cassette on another bike.I am using a Shram 951 chain on both.Hope this helps.Chris
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I agree with Michael B Hare's answer. It is not within Shimano spec, but it MAY very well work depending on the geometry of your derailleur hanger. Sometimes it won't, but there are a lot of reports saying this combination works fine. MBH is also correct in his warning about chain length....
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This is designed for a 9 spd mtn triple chainwheel. It will handle a 9 spd double (road or mtn) if you are using a mtn shifter (different cable pull on a Shimano road shifter) by setting the high and low stops but it is may not have the optimum shape for the large 50 tooth chainwheel.
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I have a Jamis with an 11-32 cassette and this chain was original equipment. I am now using it as a replacement chain. SRAM derailleur and cassette, but I don't think that matters.
340279
It is for 8 or 9 speeds-with the long cage you dont have to take off too many chain links-works perfectly on my 8 speed drivetrain
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It should adjust to fit BUT a lot depends upon your shifters, cables etc.... If you have thumb shifters I think it will work. I have seen a 7 speed Shimano click shifter work but of course it had to be adjusted to fit...I use new 6 speed twist shifters and cables when I work on a bike. For this job the time the old derailleurs will work most of the time.. It's not a big difference going from 5 to 6 speed but I don't think 7 is worth the trouble... I have stopped using this particular cassette and now use the 34 teeth low speed since our local area has some big hills......Good luck..
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Works on my Shimano 9spd chain that I'm currently running on a Campy 8spd group. I'd say it'll work with SRAM.
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Yes, assuming it's a 10-speed cassette. I have used this chain with a 10-speed 11-32 cassette and 50/34 chainset.
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With a 9 speed chain, probably. It would not know the difference and 1x9 works fine in my experience. But instead of subjective answers, email race face :-)
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Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local Bike Shop). Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local... » Read More Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local Bike Shop). « Show Less
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yes, assuming you have 7 speed rear deraillure shifter and chain. The width of the cassette is usually the same, it's the width of the gears plus spacing between the gears that are different.
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Usually cassette sizes 7,8 & 9 are compatible. It's a newer bike so I think you should be fine. Remember if you decide to switch the speeds on the bike you're also going to have to switch the shifters if they are not compatible to the speed...
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My sense is yes. The bike I put this on is a 9 speed but I have a 9 speed LX crank with an 8 speed cassette on another bike.I am using a Shram 951 chain on both. Hope this helps. Chris