Shimano 8 speed to 9 speed

If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano 9-speed,
then what do I have to do?

Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?

Did I miss anything such as spreading the rear of the bike to make it fit
the 9 speed casette or something?

Please advise me? Thanks, Paul

Paul Nevai Wrote:
If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shiman
9-speed,
then what do I have to do?

Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?

Did I miss anything such as spreading the rear of the bike to make i
fit
the 9 speed casette or something?

Please advise me? Thanks, Paul

You don't need a new rear derailer unless your current one is Dura-ace
You don't need a new front shifter

--
Gonzo Bob

Paul Nevai Wrote:
If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shiman
9-speed,
then what do I have to do?

Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?

Did I miss anything such as spreading the rear of the bike to make i
fit
the 9 speed casette or something?

Please advise me? Thanks, Paul

You don't need a new rear derailer unless your current one is Dura-ace
You don't need a new front shifter

--
Gonzo Bob

On 7 Oct 2004 21:39:11 GMT, (Paul Nevai) wrote:

If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano 9-speed,
then what do I have to do?

Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?

You don't need the left shifter, though it's hard to find a single
right one.

JT

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On 7 Oct 2004 21:39:11 GMT, (Paul Nevai) wrote:

If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano 9-speed,
then what do I have to do?

Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?

You don't need the left shifter, though it's hard to find a single
right one.

JT

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Gonzo Bob aszonygya:
:You don't need a new front shifter.

Of course not. I meant it for reasons of symmetry since my current STI is
ancient. Thanks for the clarification. /Paul

Gonzo Bob aszonygya:
:You don't need a new front shifter.

Of course not. I meant it for reasons of symmetry since my current STI is
ancient. Thanks for the clarification. /Paul

Paul- If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano
9-speed,
then what do I have to do? BRBR

If it is NOT DA 8s...right lever, 9s cogset and chain.
If it IS DA 8s, right lever, rear der , cogset and chain.


Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

Paul- If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano
9-speed,
then what do I have to do? BRBR

If it is NOT DA 8s...right lever, 9s cogset and chain.
If it IS DA 8s, right lever, rear der , cogset and chain.


Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

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If I have a Shimano 8 speed now and want to upgrade to a Shimano 9-speed,
then what do I have to do?
Just 2 new STI shifters, a 9-speed chain, a 9-speed rear derailleur,
a 9 speed HG casette, and that's all?
Did I miss anything such as spreading the rear of the bike to make it fit
the 9 speed casette or something?
Please advise me? Thanks, Paul

Unless your 8spd derailleur is an 8spd Dura-Ace, you can use your old 8spd
rear derailleur.
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Alex