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will an 8 spd front mech work alright on a 9 speed setup?


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 12:09 pm
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Probably, try it & see


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 12:16 pm
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Call me dumb and maybe a bit out there but surely a front mech is three speed?


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 12:32 pm
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Cage is slightly wider - works 90% IME.


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 12:42 pm
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I've got a 7spd front mech, with a 9spd rear and that works, might just have got lucky though.


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 1:54 pm
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This actually explains a recent mech hassle I've been having. Doh.


 
Posted : 08/07/2010 6:02 pm