Jimmy Doug
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Hi
Well, it's looking like I need to change my rear derailleur. Currently, I have an 8 speed with Shimano sti shifters - but looking in Wiggle's extensive catalogue, I see that there are very few 8 speed derailleurs these days; most seem to be 9 or 10-speed. So, as I've already had to spend a fortune on parts recently, is it possible to buy a 9-speed derailleur and fit it on my current configuration (ie, 8-speed cassette with 8-speed sti shifter)? I suppose it should be possible, but what about the difference in chain thickness? Also, just how reliable are 9-speeds? I read somewhere that a 9-speed chain isn't as strong as an 8-speed one; this for me is an important consideration, because I do a lot of touring in the summer, and I don't want to end up with a broken chain in the middle of nowhere.
Cheers for your help
Well, it's looking like I need to change my rear derailleur. Currently, I have an 8 speed with Shimano sti shifters - but looking in Wiggle's extensive catalogue, I see that there are very few 8 speed derailleurs these days; most seem to be 9 or 10-speed. So, as I've already had to spend a fortune on parts recently, is it possible to buy a 9-speed derailleur and fit it on my current configuration (ie, 8-speed cassette with 8-speed sti shifter)? I suppose it should be possible, but what about the difference in chain thickness? Also, just how reliable are 9-speeds? I read somewhere that a 9-speed chain isn't as strong as an 8-speed one; this for me is an important consideration, because I do a lot of touring in the summer, and I don't want to end up with a broken chain in the middle of nowhere.
Cheers for your help