Can this be used with an 8 speed to make my mountain bike a 1x8 Drivetrain? Thanks
172474
With a 9 speed chain, probably. It would not know the difference and 1x9 works fine in my experience. But instead of subjective answers, email race face :-)
172475
Don't see any reason why not. As long as your cranks are sized for the 104mm spacing.
172476
I am currently running this setup:RaceFace NW 32t up front.Deore 8 sp drSLX 11-34t CassetteShimano 8sp chain.Not a single dropped chain since I put the NW on.
1881764
It should, I used it for MTB single speed conversion. At the time and still might be, it was marked as free return, for the price it's great too. Good luck.
1504382
no I don't think it will , it is made for a straight bolt type axle and has no provision for a 1/8 key. Bill
2195193
It should work with any 7 speed setup. I believe the width of the chain and spacing of the gears is what matters.
918331
This front derailleur is a triple, for mountain or hybrid bikes. It might "work" on your road double, but it is not a good choice.
287482
The 1 3/8 refers to the width, so a 2.1 will be a wider tire than your 1 3/8. 2.1 is fairly standard, and 1 3/8 is a thin tire. This may or may not be a problem depending on the size of your rim (wheel). If it's a mountain bike, you're probably fine. If you're trying to put this tire on a road bike, it may not work. You will probably need to get a new tube, though...one that measures 26 / 2.1.
1098525
I used it on a road bike build & it has worked out just fine for me. Not sure about a mountain bike.
1336075
Yes it will. The pull ratio is not 1:1-- this has the same ratio as all older Shimano ders. The only problem you might have is if you run a slightly wider chain through it. I don't think it will jam up or anything crazy like that, but you might get a little rubbing on the cage as the chain deflection increases (i.e. while you're cross chained). Just run a 9-speed chain and you'll be completely okay. Again, not that the 8-speed chain is going to lead to a catastrophe. Shimano did change their pull ratio when they moved their mountain drive trains to 10-speed. This is a little annoying, but at least there are more modern 9-speed options available (10-speed road ders will still work on lower-speed mountain drivetrains, though. I'm running a 10-speed 105 der on a 7 speed drive train with an indexed shifter :) ).
239965
Yes, no problem to use your 8 speed cassette. it will fit right on. thanks, ben
1727948
My sense is yes. The bike I put this on is a 9 speed but I have a 9 speed LX crank with an 8 speed cassette on another bike.I am using a Shram 951 chain on both.Hope this helps.Chris
957468
Not sure about using it on a external derailure as I use 3 of these to make up one chain for my trike which has an internal 8 speed rear hub. I checked my bike manufacturer website and called their tech support about it to be sure. Best to consult you bike manufacturer website.
583941
yes .you can even use index shifting if you like ----shimano spacing is the same for 6/7/8gears drives cassette or frewheel....... happy rides.
2258331
Usually cassette sizes 7,8 & 9 are compatible. It's a newer bike so I think you should be fine. Remember if you decide to switch the speeds on the bike you're also going to have to switch the shifters if they are not compatible to the speed...
362273
Quite certain the answer is Yes. 7 speed twist with a 7 speed derailleur. Etc, Etc.
2214507
I haven't used it with an 8-sp chain but I would think it'd work. It may not shift quite as smoothly as a 9, though. And, it may be a little tougher to set the limits just right. But I'd buy it if I had an 8-sp.
1504381
no I don't think it will , it is made for a straight bolt type axle and has no provision for a 1/8 key.Bill
1303831
This works fine with a wide range of 7 speed gear sets if you had an indexed shifter like gripshift it will probably work I've used it on Shimano and many cheap brand Chinese ones and always worked flawlessly