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.
1098525
I used it on a road bike build & it has worked out just fine for me. Not sure about a mountain bike.
2195193
It should work with any 7 speed setup. I believe the width of the chain and spacing of the gears is what matters.
660800
Currently in using with a 7 speed. It works like a charm. Easy to install. I would imagine you can use the 8 speed cassette in combination with no issue. Hope this helps
90541
It depends on your chain, the brand and and how old that 7 speed cassette is. The width of chains have changed over time and just installing new gears can be problematic as a consequence of both the change in chain link sizes as well as the consequent changes in derailleurs. Hard to say. It will probably work in a pinch but the only way to be sure that your entire drivetrain works in harmony, you kinda need a complete set (cassette, chain, chainrings and sometimes even derailleurs and shifters if you're changing component generations).
1727949
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
46037
I believe the photo is errant. What I received was a 7 speed. You definitely don't want to substitute an 8 speed on a 7 speed application. You'd have too much slack in the shifter cable (in position 8 on shifter) even if you adjusted the deraileur stops to avoid the chain falling off, and an annoying dead spot gathering up that slack when shifting back into the lower gears.
640771
yes, you can but you need to secure the construction. Very good product, but a little bit narrow. if you planning to use for 5 mountain bike, I use one front wheel next bike rear wheel and etc.
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.
2211389
Ive only ever run 7/8 speed chains on it, which work fine. I haven't tested any others
583941
yes .you can even use index shifting if you like ----shimano spacing is the same for 6/7/8gears drives cassette or frewheel....... happy rides.
1246607
I couldn't say for sure, but this is made for mountain cassettes with wide ranges, with not so small differences between gears. I would say get a road derailur made for the small steps between gears. Cant say for sure though.
61265
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).
712108
Hey yes it should work just fine with your 3x8 setup. Let us know if you need anything else! Worldwide Cyclery
1513416
I dont see why not. I use a 9 speed cassette and wheels compatible with 9 speed cassettes are compatible with 8 speed cassettes.
746704
Yes . Thats what the "2x7" means.....2 chain rings in front and 7 cogs on the rear cassette. If you are up grading a 2 x 7 , this will work.
340278
The bike shop snobs will tell you nothing will work unless you get it from them. If you have a fixed hanger on your bike it will work on a mountain bike or hybrid. As long as you you have 7 or 8 speeds