J
Joe
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I'm in the midst of upgrading a beater bike with 105 on it.
It has 1990-era "New" 105 components on it (7 speed). I was
originally thinking about moving it up to 9 speed, but now
think 8 speed will do just fine. It is currenty on a frame
spaced for 126mm, but I will be moving it to another beater
frame spaced for 130mm. I have a new 105 rear hub/freewheel
assembly for 8 speed (spaced for 130 as well).
Given the increase in spacing, will my older 7 speed
derailer work for 8 speed as well?
I'll be getting new shifters as well, but is there anything
else I need to be considering?
It has 1990-era "New" 105 components on it (7 speed). I was
originally thinking about moving it up to 9 speed, but now
think 8 speed will do just fine. It is currenty on a frame
spaced for 126mm, but I will be moving it to another beater
frame spaced for 130mm. I have a new 105 rear hub/freewheel
assembly for 8 speed (spaced for 130 as well).
Given the increase in spacing, will my older 7 speed
derailer work for 8 speed as well?
I'll be getting new shifters as well, but is there anything
else I need to be considering?