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[Closed] 8/9 sspeed mech compatability!?

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Just building up an old Scott bike. Have fitted a new Truvative BB and crankset with external bearings. Front mech doesnt seem to have enough range of movment to to guide chain from granny to big ring. Do I have to use a 9 speed front mech?


 
Posted : 25/05/2009 12:34 am
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Probably, newer chainsets are set to give a wider chainline than before (probably for extra clearance with the wider tyres now available), and a lot of older mechs wont move out far enough to cope.


 
Posted : 25/05/2009 9:07 am