8 speed chain/9 speed crankset

gethmetal
gethmetal Posts: 208
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
I need to replace the drivetrain on my Giant CRS-1, currently equipped with an 8 speed cassette and triple front.
I seem to be finding good deals on a Deore stuff online, but these are 9 speed.
How well would an 8 speed chain work on this spec' chainset?
I don't want the expense of changing the shifters etc if I can avoid it.
Very grateful for any advice.

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