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[Closed] Road shifter question 9spd front shifter on 8 spd?

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Road bike has old 105 8 spd system with a double upfront. it is a well used commuter so I don't want to spend a fortune on it. Can I use a 9 spd shiter on the front 8 spd double? Namely this one as it is cheap!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29060
Many thanks.


 
Posted : 29/03/2011 6:49 pm
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Basically is the cable pull the same on the front shifter?


 
Posted : 29/03/2011 7:19 pm