Thread: 6 speed derailer works for 7 speed or no?
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Old 05-25-21, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by PimpMan
Yeah i know what limiter screws doing.

In my understanding 6 speed derailleur body has less travel than 7 speed so screws might not do the trick.

besides marketing why they even making different derailleur version 6, 6/7, 7/8 speed they might as well just make one 8 speed derailleur just limit movement with screws this would remove all the compatibility issues.
man, you're probably right. so, why don't you just buy an 8spd derailleur and be done with it?
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