9-Speed to 8-Speed (tour bike)
Hello!
Currently have a 9-speed tourer i'm working on and think i'd like to take advantage of the advantages of 8-speed (mainly durability as i'm told the chain is slightly thicker).
Obviously the the rear mech and chain will need changing, but will the shifters also (Shimano LX)?
Thanks,
Currently have a 9-speed tourer i'm working on and think i'd like to take advantage of the advantages of 8-speed (mainly durability as i'm told the chain is slightly thicker).
Obviously the the rear mech and chain will need changing, but will the shifters also (Shimano LX)?
Thanks,
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It's a lot of expense for a non-reason. 9 speed chains are perfectly durable.
If you have indexed shifters then you will need new shifters.
You could probably just run an 8 speed chain if it#'s that important to you.
In fact, just put a rohloff on with a 1/8" (or larger) drivetrain that'll basically never wear out.0 -
Good point, might stick to the 9 speed and get as best as chain as possible - what would you say that would be?
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gold kmc x9-L
(gold because they seem to rust less than the nickel ones, although i'm looking to try a dlc next) if your chains never go rusty then get the silver.
Personally, you'll be better off making sure you've got a steel cassette (tiagra IIRC is the best steel you can get) and get stainless steel chainrings. That'll minimise your wear.0
