8sp to 9 sp

timberjack
timberjack Posts: 279
edited February 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
i am going to upgrade my hardtail from 8 speed to 9 speed, i have a sram x9 mech and a 9 speed cassette already and i know i will need a sram shifter for the back, what i want to know is will i have to get a 9 speed front mech and 9 speed front chainrings and if so will these fit on the original crank
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
Genisis Altitude 30, 09
Giant XTC4, 04

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  • -liam-
    -liam- Posts: 1,831
    The front shifter should be ok. The chain rings on the front will need changing as will the chain.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the chain rings will be fine.

    your old rear mech would have been fine as well.
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  • timberjack
    timberjack Posts: 279
    that means i wont need a front shifter, result ! , might as well change rear mech as i have a spare one and the original deore mech is well worn and the shifter is the same.cheers chaps
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
    Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
    Genisis Altitude 30, 09
    Giant XTC4, 04

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