Shimano compatibility question
12-02-04, 11:49 AM
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Shimano compatibility question
I have an older road bike with 8-speed Shimano Ultegra STI components (double chainring, short cage rear der). I'd like to set it up as a flat-bar city bike. My question is whether any 8-speed Shimano mountain bike shifter will work well with the 8-speed derailleur. Anyone have experience with this?
12-02-04, 12:43 PM
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I believe it will work, I have heard of people running MTB rear derailleurs on road bikes to get the longer cage and run lower gearing.
12-02-04, 12:46 PM
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It will work, but check this out......(slvoid's post)https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...587#post762587
12-02-04, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by The Fixer
It will work, but check this out......(slvoid's post)https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...587#post762587
