seven speed thumbies

dakkar
dakkar Posts: 64
edited April 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi this may be a stupid question but will a 7 speed thumb shifter be adjusted or changed to work on an 8 speed bike?

Thanks

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  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    7 speed shifter will need to be replaced if the intention is to have 8 cogs at the back.
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    dakkar wrote:
    Hi this may be a stupid question but will a 7 speed thumb shifter be adjusted or changed to work on an 8 speed bike?

    Thanks

    Sorry not enough cable pull to cover the 8 cogs. will manage 7 of the 8. You may get it to work on 8 cogs out of a 9 spd cassette.

    More info needed.
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