quick 8 / 9 speed question

stuisnew
stuisnew Posts: 366
edited April 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a son of strongarm (specialized) new chainset from ages ago, designed for eight speed set up from late 90's. If I want to use this on a new nine speed set up would I have any compatability issues? if not I can get a new nine speed cassette and chain and get the bike fixed up quickly and cheaper so hoping it will be ok.

I know 10 speed and 9 don't mix but couldn't see any issue with this....but waiting to be told otherwise!

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Usually 9 speed chains work fine on 8 speed rings - but I can't vouch for all combos.

    The cassette must be used with 9 speed. (or ten!)
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  • craker
    craker Posts: 1,739
    By chainset do you mean the crankset - if so the chainrings will be fine with nine speed. You may get away with mechs. Cassette and chain wont be useful.
  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    Craker, yes I meant the crankset (I always call it chainset but we're talking about the same thing)>

    I have 9 speed shifters, mechs etc so it was just the compatability of the chain, chainrings and chain I was worried about but looks like i will be fine ordering a 9 speed cassette and chain.

    Thanks for the replies!

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