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I'm collecting together parts to build up a Scandal frame for my partner. Having spent the bulk of the budget on the frame/fork/wheels package to ensure future upgradability I'm on the lookout for cheap components to build up a 9 speed drivechain that can be upgraded as money allows.
I've spotted what claims to be a [url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shimano-Alivio-9-Speed-Cranks-Crankset-Octalink-BLACK-/290532173375?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item43a511263f ]9 speed Alivio chainset[/url] off ebay (Woollyhat Shop). Now Alivio is 8 speed, but the listing states 9 speed compatible chainrings. Assumming that they've changed the rings for 9 speed ones will this work okay in a 9 speed set up?
erm
new alivio is now 9 speed
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/first-look-new-shimano-alivio-groupset-24936/
Ok, that's great. The current Alivio kit on the Shimano Europe site is still 8 speed, hence the confusion. That chainset might suit then until we can afford something nicer.