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.
1246665
Yes, you just won't be able to shift to either the biggest or smallest cog, depending on how you set your limits. But why not just use a 7 speed cassette?
746704
Yes . Thats what the "2x7" means.....2 chain rings in front and 7 cogs on the rear cassette. If you are up grading a 2 x 7 , this will work.
1463109
8 speed works fine on mine, came with skewers, spacing works on my 1999 Diamondback Topanga that came with 8 speed. Good wheels, used for several hundred miles of loaded touring, plus some technical singletrack and no problems.
1928153
No you need a FreeWheel type sprocket 6,7,or 8 speed available here http://www.amazon.com/sprocket-bicycle-chain-complete-accessories/forum/Fx3UFVVOO3Q29FB/Tx2DIFYOFGFJTR6/1?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B000AO9KUC&cdEmailView;=8b290b24-c1b7-4323-9388-0ac7910c1df6.Tx2DIFYOFGFJTR6&cdShowAnswer;=1&forceSignin;=1
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
1216047
Yes I have this my mountain bike if it is the four bolt design it should work. I have this on a 24 speed mountain bike.
1493899
Probably yes. since it is for 7 speeds, it will probably do fine for 6 speeds, since it is a fairly standard derailleur, though you may have to make adjustments in the cable tension and/or stops. Also, note that this attaches to the axle bolt. So make sure that's how your bike holds its current derailleur. Look at http://sheldonbrown.com/speeds.html
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
257693
Yes as long as you use a 7 speed shimano gear selector and your bike has a freewheel hub.
1567048
You could use this shifter, but there is probably a 3x6 set available. See the Shimano SL-TX30 set on Amazon which is for an 18 speed bike.
44455
Yep. It'll work fine. You can put a road cassette on a MTB rear mech., but not always the other way around.
90541
It depends on your chain, the brand and and how old that 7 speed cassette is. The width of chains have changed over time and just installing new gears can be problematic as a consequence of both the change in chain link sizes as well as the consequent changes in derailleurs. Hard to say. It will probably work in a pinch but the only way to be sure that your entire drivetrain works in harmony, you kinda need a complete set (cassette, chain, chainrings and sometimes even derailleurs and shifters if you're changing component generations).
1932297
I think so this works in most of mountain bike. Even bmx my was with disc brakes I converted and works perfectly, hope this help you.good luck
2214509
No problem regarding the 8 speed cassette. The front derailleur doesn't know or care how many sprockets are on the rear.You may have a slight problem regarding the chain. An eight speed chain is slightly wider than a nine. Adjustment will be more critical to avoid rubbing.
712108
Hey yes it should work just fine with your 3x8 setup. Let us know if you need anything else! Worldwide Cyclery
2214915
That should work out fine. Just be sure to get the hub with the coaster (back pedal) brake. I assume that you are getting a complete wheel but if you are building a wheel you'll need new spokes since the hub diameter of the 8 speed is much larger than the 3 speed.