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[Closed] Whos still running 8 speed on their bike and why?

 dobo
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dont need 10 speed do we?


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:48 pm
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No real reason other than one of my bikes has always been that way,not better or worse than 9 speed imo.
10 speed = gimmick for the muppets


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:54 pm
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Got 8 speed on my roller bike. Nobody can see me ride it in my gym ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:57 pm
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My 456 has 8 speed XTR shifters which have been doing sterling service on several different builds since way back in the last millenium. Why would I want to change them ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:58 pm
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still run 8 speed on a bike. See no need for change other than chains becoming a bit harder to source.


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:59 pm
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Claude Butler Urban 300, 'cos it came with it and it still works.


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:59 pm
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Don't know? It works...


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 9:59 pm
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8 speed still on my commuter... Works fine, is cheap.


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 10:07 pm
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I am 'cause I'm 15 (therefore without job) and my dad had a really shiny spare XT cassette 8)


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 10:18 pm
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8 speed? Pah. I've got 7sp on my hack...

Andy


 
Posted : 04/03/2011 10:20 pm