9-speed mech on 8-speed cassette?
ben1777
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I had an unfortunate incident yesterday in which my cassette for no apparent reason decided to eat my rear mech :shock: which has left it extremely twisted and unusable along with a snapped hanger. So my question is can I use a mech which says it is 9-speed on an 8-speed cassette?
I am considering something like this: (Shimano LX M580)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=6191
In the description it just says
And also reviews seem pretty good on the 'Rapid Rise' any views?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Ben
I am considering something like this: (Shimano LX M580)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=6191
In the description it just says
Compatibility: 9 speed drivetrains
And also reviews seem pretty good on the 'Rapid Rise' any views?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Ben
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Will work just fine! Set up and adjust as normal.
RapidRise reverses the derailer spring, so it pulls to the smaller (big cogs) gears. Has the effect of reversing what the triggers on the shifter do. It can help downshifts, but its [personal preference really.0 -
Thanks for the help I think I might just give it a go then!0
