SLX chainset question

djb1971
djb1971 Posts: 565
edited February 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Can you use the 9 speed SLX triple chainset on an 8 speed chain ?

Thanks :)

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  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    Yes - shouldn't make a difference, not like the close ratio af rear cassetes, should be plent of room, my slx triple looks like it could take it. I see no reason why it shouldn't work.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It will work. But you need an 8 speed cassette with an 8 speed chain (or 7).

    8 speed chains don't work properly with 9 speed cassettes.
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  • djb1971
    djb1971 Posts: 565
    Thanks guys

    I thought it would but just thought I'd check, I do it a lot on road chainsets with no problems.
    The bike is already 8 speed running slx mechs but the bb and chainset are past their sell by date :D

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