Gear shifter compatibility

biker27
biker27 Posts: 3
edited May 2009 in Workshop
If I replace an 8-speed 11-28 cassette with an 11-32 or 11-34 cassette will my Shimano STX RC 8-speed trigger shifters still work okay? I am using a long-cage Sram rear mech. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks- Tony

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    as the STX RC is * spd it will work with any 8spd shimano/sram cassette, fitting a cassette with a bigger big cog will require a longer chain.

    this is presuming that the sram rear mech is one of the old 2:1 ratio ones (ie. it works now and is not a new one).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • biker27
    biker27 Posts: 3
    Thanks - the Sram rear mech is an early/mid 90's model - no identification apparent, but it seemed to work fine with the old set-up, notwithstanding worn and damaged teeth etc. hence the need for new cassette and chain rings. I will, of course fit a new chain.

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