8 sped thumb shfters

DaveH · August 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM

Hey guys can XT 7 speed thumb shifters be used with an 8 speed derailleure andcog set up? The thumbs have that 8th click but is the spacing right to shift between 8 cogs vs 7?
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bikinbruce · August 21st, 2007, 10:51 PM

Hi Bud,
I have been using 7 sp XT thumbies on my buck since the end of 93, still work GREAT.
Using XTR 8 cassette on white industries hub with 93 XT rear derailluer. There was a little gizmo made for alter the cable pull (phantom 8, I think) but I never needed it.

cheers,
bruce down under in oz

Shaun K · August 22nd, 2007, 2:21 AM

Shimano 7 and 8 speed spacing is the same, so you're good to go

August 21st, 2007, 10:44 PM	#1
DaveH Member Join Date: February 22nd, 2006 Location: .. Posts: 94	8 sped thumb shfters Hey guys can XT 7 speed thumb shifters be used with an 8 speed derailleure andcog set up? The thumbs have that 8th click but is the spacing right to shift between 8 cogs vs 7? . __________________ ....

August 21st, 2007, 10:51 PM	#2
bikinbruce New Member Join Date: September 24th, 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 8	Of course! Hi Bud, I have been using 7 sp XT thumbies on my buck since the end of 93, still work GREAT. Using XTR 8 cassette on white industries hub with 93 XT rear derailluer. There was a little gizmo made for alter the cable pull (phantom 8, I think) but I never needed it. cheers, bruce down under in oz

August 22nd, 2007, 2:21 AM	#3
Shaun K Member Join Date: March 2nd, 2006 Location: Portland OR Posts: 42	Shimano 7 and 8 speed spacing is the same, so you're good to go __________________ Looking for an Aquafade Yo Eddy, size M, M/L, or L.

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