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9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting?


9 to 8 speed worth it for better friction shifting? - Google Groups

I was wondering if swapping out my 9 speed chain and cassette to an 8 speed chain/cassette would be a good idea for better friction-ing while I am at it.

Will friction shifters work for all speeds 8 , 9, 10 - Bike Forums

In principle, friction shifting will work regardless of the number of cogs it has to cross. In practice, it's a little more complicated.

Friction Shifting – is 9 speed a cog too far? - The Everyday Cyclist

This is because the space the rear gear block takes on the hub has also remained the same since 8 speed. The only thing that has changed 9 speed ...

Do friction shifters work with 8, 9, and 10 speed cassettes ... - Reddit

Yep, they do. In my experience it can be a bit trickier to get a perfect shift because the distance between cogs is smaller.

8 speed or 9 speed... touring on friction shifters . - Bike Forums

I toured on 6 & 7 speed , 8 being adding 1 cog in similar spacing to 7 .. (9 + gets narrower ) i'd suggest 8. I use handlebar end shifters on my ...

9 Speed Friction Shifting Update - The Everyday Cyclist

Never worry about adjusting your indexing again · Quieter shifts · A better understanding of how derailleur shifting works · The ability to swap in ...

How many speeds can you friction shift?

Take into account though that it will require longer lever throw. I tried to friction shift 10 speed, but it was difficult to get the lever in ...

Old school friction drivetrain/9 spd wheels. Can I make it work?

You shouldn't have any problems with this setup. The 9 speed wheels will work just fine. Instead of a 9 speed cassette, I'd go with 8 speed or 7 ...

The Dust-Up: An Ode to Friction Shifting – Nic Morales | The Radavist

But the index mode was better, because it was basically friction + index with unlimited trim. Campy front shifting is another form of friction + ...

Trigger shifters - thinking of going from Index to friction

Grip shift style shifters are also maybe worth considering? What about going all the way up to 9 speed? if your hub will take 8 speed then it ...

Everything You Need to Know About Friction Shifting in 2022

In this vid, I try to share the best friction shifters for modern derailleurs. Microshift Shifter: https://amzn.to/3LwEa3F Rivendell Silver ...

Shimano Inadvertently Upgrades Friction Shifting - NSMB.com

... best friction shifting setup in the history of bicycles ... 8 speed custom 11-42 cassette with a sram 9 speed shifter. Reply.

Why I Converted All My Bikes to Friction Shifting

Seven speeds, eight, nine, ten? Whatever! My bicycles are more fun to ride, and they're also more compatible than they've ever been. I also ...

campy friction shifter for 9 speed cassette shimano?

It will work, but friction on 9 speed sucks. I recommend 8. ... j/k lol kthxbye! ... Do you think this could work? 7 speed Campy downtube shifter ...

friction shifting a 10 speed cassette. Will it be terrible?

Friction carbon levers are the lightest but work best with 8 spd or less. 9 speed and 10 speed spacing is just to narrow-it will still work as I use friction ...

Friction Shifters - Cycling UK Forum

Quite. If you want simplicity & future proofing, friction it is. I can & do, switch between running 8, 9 & 10 speeds when it suits me ...

Why EVERYONE Should Try Friction Shifters! - YouTube

The irony is that the more sprockets in a cassette, the better friction shifting works! and the faster you can sweep across multiple gears ...

Index This - Bike Snob NYC

Probably handle more... Bike Snob NYC • 2 years ago. I know they make a SRAM 12 speed indexed/friction shifter which always interested me. No ...

Will a 9-speed shifter work on an 8-speed cassette? I'm ... - Quora

No it will not work. While 7 speed and 8 speed cassettes share the same spacing between the cogs, but have a different overall width.

You, Should Try A Friction Thumb Shifter - NSMB.com

... shifting in an 8-speed 11-45t package. Similar range, less the ... I really like the thought of the box 9 speed stuff. I like to think ...