Mixing 8 and 9 spee...
 

[Closed] Mixing 8 and 9 speed (roadbike)

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My road bike has a double chainset, with 8-spd cassette shifters etc.
My wife's bike has a compact chainset, and is 9-spd.

Would it be feasible to fit the compact (9-spd) chainset to my bike, using existing chain etc? I guess the 9-spd chainrings will be slightly thinner, so should fit in the 8-spd chain ok. Am I going to have issues?

(and yes I know it leaves my wife's bike unrideable, but she's about to drop a sprog so won't be riding for a few months)


 
Posted : 04/08/2012 8:52 pm
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Yep should be just fine. If its an older taper or splined internal bb make sure you swap that as well to keep the correct chain line


 
Posted : 04/08/2012 8:56 pm