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.
2068305
Frank, It's the right pitch, but it's too narrow. You need a 5-6 speed chain, which is slightly wider than the 7-8 speed chain. 7-8 sp. chain may go on, but it will probably bind on the sprockets.
640771
yes, you can but you need to secure the construction. Very good product, but a little bit narrow. if you planning to use for 5 mountain bike, I use one front wheel next bike rear wheel and etc.
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...
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.
340279
It is for 8 or 9 speeds-with the long cage you dont have to take off too many chain links-works perfectly on my 8 speed drivetrain
2211676
The box states it will, I have only installed it on 7 speed bikes, but my impression is should work fine on a 8 speed also. Easy to install once you use a chain tool to get it at the correct length
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
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?
48900
It should as it is an 8 speed derailleur. Check with your local buike shop to be 100% sure
2258332
I second the comment that cassettes for 7, 8, and 9 are compatible usually on the same hub. Your derailleur and shifters will determine how many of the gears in the cassette will be used.
1516250
It will work and as long as it is a chain of the same width (speed) then you shouldn't notice it in terms of smoothness when shifting or pedalling. I have used these on both SRAM and Shimano chains. It will also work in a pinch for chains of other speeds (since these links are wider than 9/10speed chains) but you would notice it in the pedal stroke and while shifting.
735837
As a direct replacement its unlikely you could get it to shift properly the 10 speed dyna sys derailleurs are only designed for use with 10 speed shifters. In my case (9speed) this required a new 10 speed cassette,chain and shifter. 8 speed should be the same unless you have an older thread on style rear hub. To me the clutch on the derailleur makes it worth it and you could lower the cost by using slx instead of xt on some/all of the components.
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.
301834
Hello, We are only able to order the 3 speed wheel kit from the vendor, they do not carry a 8 speed wheel kit.
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.
277503
What you have is actually an 8 speed (3x8). The ST-070 will not work for you.Ileana