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Can standard x9 shifters be used with 8 speed cassette?
Posted : 13/06/2010 12:00 pm
Didn't you ask this yesterday [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sram-x9-shifters-1 ]HERE[/url] ?
The answer is still "no" 😛
The cassette spacing and shifter/mech travel are different; 8s and 9s cassettes are the same width but 9s has closer spacing and a narrower chain.
Posted : 13/06/2010 12:08 pm
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I did ask yesterday but still a bit confused because on merlin cycles website it says x9 shifters 8 or 9 speed?
Posted : 13/06/2010 12:21 pm
No.
you'll either need a 8 speed shifter, or a 9 speed cassette. No way around if, but you're welcome to try it for yourself.
Posted : 13/06/2010 12:22 pm
You can buy 8 speed X9's
Posted : 13/06/2010 12:49 pm