9 Spd Rear Mech on 8 Spd

iljs
iljs Posts: 78
edited December 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi,
Can you use a 9 Spd Rear Mech on a 8 Spd setup.

Thanks

Tim

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    normally yes.

    but you do not give much info so the one you are looking at may not work with what you have.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • iljs
    iljs Posts: 78
    Sorry,
    I have currently got a Shimano Alivio Rear Mech and was look at a Deore 9 Spd. I have Alivio shifters and shimano rear cassete.

    Thanks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    it will be fine then.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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