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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 15
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Hi i was wondering if deore cranks are 8 speed, IG compatible as im thinking of uprading my current alivio crank to lose some weight. i currently have an XT cassette, XT IG chain, SRAM 7.0 rear and front mech and i was just wondering if the deore crank would fit into this setup ok??
Any help would be great |
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Junior Member
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My understanding is that Deore comes in both 8 and 9 speed. When you buy them, make sure to see if they are 8 speed. The vendor shoudl specify that.
Good luck! -GWHunt Edit: Why won't hotlinking the image work? |
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Mullet hunter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oregon
Posts: 595
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Unless someone has old stock you will likely find them in 9 speed only. You CAN use a 9 speed crankset with everything else in your drivetrain being 8 speed. It won't work the other way, but you aren't trying to do that so-no worries! Your new set-up will be great and you'll like the cranks. Ride well and happy holidays. K. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 322
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The latest deore models are 9 speed.
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 457
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You'll likely need a 9-speed chain, but see how it goes with the 8-speed one first. |
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