Can this be used with an 8 speed to make my mountain bike a 1x8 Drivetrain? Thanks
172474
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 :-)
172475
Don't see any reason why not. As long as your cranks are sized for the 104mm spacing.
172476
I am currently running this setup:RaceFace NW 32t up front.Deore 8 sp drSLX 11-34t CassetteShimano 8sp chain.Not a single dropped chain since I put the NW on.
1216047
Yes I have this my mountain bike if it is the four bolt design it should work. I have this on a 24 speed mountain bike.
1381700
Yes. Although made for 9 speed IG chain, these cranksets will work with either 8 speed HG(hyperglide) or IG style chain.
1504382
no I don't think it will , it is made for a straight bolt type axle and has no provision for a 1/8 key. Bill
448745
This for a 2x8, you can see the instructions on Shimano: http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/2300/SI_6SF0A_001/SI-6SF0A-002-ENG_v1_m56577569830683910.pdf
918331
This front derailleur is a triple, for mountain or hybrid bikes. It might "work" on your road double, but it is not a good choice.
287482
The 1 3/8 refers to the width, so a 2.1 will be a wider tire than your 1 3/8. 2.1 is fairly standard, and 1 3/8 is a thin tire. This may or may not be a problem depending on the size of your rim (wheel). If it's a mountain bike, you're probably fine. If you're trying to put this tire on a road bike, it may not work. You will probably need to get a new tube, though...one that measures 26 / 2.1.
1493899
Probably yes. since it is for 7 speeds, it will probably do fine for 6 speeds, since it is a fairly standard derailleur, though you may have to make adjustments in the cable tension and/or stops. Also, note that this attaches to the axle bolt. So make sure that's how your bike holds its current derailleur. Look at http://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
994444
the 850 is for an 8 speed drive train. if you have a 7-8spd on the old classic, than you should be able to use this chain. assuming no other changes had been made over the years. you will most likely need to shorten it. so either have a chain tool handy or bring it to a lbs. but if you do that, you might as well buy the chain from them. buy local first. then the internet. cheers
1881764
It should, I used it for MTB single speed conversion. At the time and still might be, it was marked as free return, for the price it's great too. Good luck.
2268642
You can use if for 8 to 10-speed cassette. sure you can use for 9-speed too. bob
1771753
Yes, since 3/32 < 1/8. However, the 1/8" chain on a 3/32" sprocket will be more likely to derail. Derailing will definitely cause frustration, likely cause damage, and if your hub is a fixed-gear, will almost certainly cause serious injury. If it were my noggin I'd either get different sprockets, or a different chain. It's not worth mixing widths.
461526
Katie,I am not quite sure what you are asking, but I did use this on one of my existing road bikes. It was a fairly simple process, if you have the right tools. I have not had any problem with the cassette since my purchase. Now, whether or not this could be used on a mountain bike I don't see why it couldn't. The main distinction between road and mountain bike are in the crank (what your pedals fit to ). Mountain bike cranks tend to be much smaller. Let me know if this clears things up for you.
2258331
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...
2280627
This will work with any chain that has 1" links,which is about 99.9 % of the chains in common use. (To be certain, just measure your chain from the center the of pin on one end of one link to the center of the pin on other end.) The number of gears is irrelevant: I've used it on 6, 8 and 10 speed chains (all Shimano). This is an excellent tool, by the way.
667935
I would not be inclined to try it, the 10 speed chains run best on 10 speed gears, on the "less" gears while I know you can put a 10 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette it is more difficult to maintain / tune as the 10 is a narrower chain so from my experience I would not try it, the KMC is a beautiful chain for the 10 speeds. KMC does make 7/8 speed chains for the thicker gears, but I am not sure they have it in colors the KMC model I think for 7/8 is the Z51 that is set for 6/7/8 speed specifically, I would be inclined to go that way for the KMC chain
2258332
I second the comment that cassettes for 7, 8, and 9 are compatible usually on the same hub. Your derailleur and shifters will determine how many of the gears in the cassette will be used.