Joe, funny how both ways work, I've never had an issue running 8 speed
chains on 9 speed FD's, and you have, seems like a per bike basis. The
extra long stays may have something to do with it too, a little more
lateral flex than the same bike with say, shorter stays. Doesn't matter
though .. . . I have always found that every bike is unique anyways, even
parts that work for one bike may not work well on another. That said
though, I don't use any of the later Shimano Fd's , all mine are
specifically chosen for a straight as cage as possible, even the triple mtb
models I have which are 80-90's era.
Jack would do well with a new-new old stock 9 speed FD.
On Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 3:55:24 PM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote:
>
> Garth, you're right in general about double FDs on triple cranks, but I
> suspect there's something different about the new 10-speed Shimano MTB
> stuff.
>
> I disagree about chains. I've tried running 8-speed chains with 9-speed
> mechs, and the constant trimming to prevent chain rub - we shift a lot on
> the hills around here - got on my nerves. My Appaloosa has the reverse -
> 8-speed derailer, 9-speed chain - and its glorious.
>
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