This is a follow up to my earlier post about 8 spd/9 spd compatibility.
Since everything involving an 8 speed either involves a compromise or a lot of difficulty in finding parts, is it better to just go with 9 speed? I weigh 220, and at times might be carrying 40 lbs worth of gear on the bike; does this present any problems for the relatively thin 9 speed chain? Does anyone have any opinion, pro or con, on whether 9 speed is a better choice?
Since everything involving an 8 speed either involves a compromise or a lot of difficulty in finding parts, is it better to just go with 9 speed? I weigh 220, and at times might be carrying 40 lbs worth of gear on the bike; does this present any problems for the relatively thin 9 speed chain? Does anyone have any opinion, pro or con, on whether 9 speed is a better choice?