Is it possible to use a Deore crank on an 8 speed setup?

Darra8
Darra8 Posts: 721
edited September 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Thinking of upgrading my crank, but currently run an 8 speed setup with HG50 cassette and HG50 chain. I would like to upgrade to a deore crank, but it says use with 9 speed setup and 9 speed chain only.

Can I use it or not?

Cheers,

Steve
40 year old pussy who "still" hates the thought of falling off!!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yes you can.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • JeffP
    JeffP Posts: 2
    No problem, Steve: the only reason it says 9 speed on the chainring is coz a 9 spd chain is slightly narrower, and the older chainring models may be a tad too thick. This way, you can use anything you choose.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    JeffP wrote:
    No problem, Steve: the only reason it says 9 speed on the chainring is coz a 9 spd chain is slightly narrower, and the older chainring models may be a tad too thick. This way, you can use anything you choose.

    makes no difference. the chainrings are the same thickness.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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