Compatability 8speed and 9 speed?

Boydie-N.I
Boydie-N.I Posts: 3
edited November 2007 in Workshop
Hi my front mech needs replacing,is replacing an 8peed double with a 9 speed workable?If so ill get one for free!

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  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    cage plates are a bit narrower on 9spd's i find so you get a bit more rub on extreme gears..as long as you got trim facility you are ok tho...shifts are fine

    i had this set up on wifes OCR last winter but this year its 9spd throughout ..