8 Speed - Chainset

Arghyrou
Arghyrou Posts: 155
edited July 2011 in Workshop
I have Shimano 2300, (arguably the poorest groupset ever made :D) anyway, my chainset is worn down and I need a new one. I could always purchase the sh*t I have at the moment, or could I use a 10-speed chainset on my 8-speed groupset. :?
Thanks alot G

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  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    I am inclined to think it wouldn't work properly. But the only way to find out for sure is to buy one and ride with it.
  • blackhands
    blackhands Posts: 950
    It (10 speed) will work ok but not the best - why not just buy a new chainring(s) from Spa Cycles (unless of course if the cranks are somehow bu55ered).
  • mz__jo
    mz__jo Posts: 398
    The rings on a 10sp chainset will be closer together than on an 8 sp one. If you go this way you will probably have to use a 10sp chain. Better to keep entirely 8sp
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  • centimani
    centimani Posts: 467
    A 9 speed chainset will work ok. I run a Xenon chainset on an 8 speed Sora system...it works fine.
  • BG2000
    BG2000 Posts: 517
    I run a 10 speed chainset, with a 9 speed chain and an 8 speed cassette. It all works perfectly.
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    I run a 10 speed crankset on a 9 speed transmission and it's fine. But why do you want 10 speed? You'll likely be cheaper getting an 8/9 speed crankset.
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  • Arghyrou
    Arghyrou Posts: 155
    Cheers guys, I reckon that sounds good BG2000, Im gona look into it, probably easier to get another 8-speed

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