> I have a set of dura-ace 8spd shifters. Can I use them to shift 8 cogs of a 9spd cassette?
Yes, but not with an older Dura-Ace rear derailer. Dura-Ace 8 shifters pull about the same amount of
cable per shift as other Shimano 9-speed units.
Sheldon "http://sheldonbrown.com/dura-ace.html" Brown
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