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[Closed] New build help please - gear and shifters

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Based around a 3x8 set up with drop bars and shimano sti shifters, would this work:
triple 8 speed road sti shifters
8 speed triple road front mech
8 speed triple mtb chainset 22/32/42
8 speed mtb cassette 11-32
8 speed long cage mtb rear mech
I feel it should but it would be good to hear from those more experienced than me.
Thanks.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 12:05 pm
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anyone?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 1:56 pm
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Sounds fine to me. You'll be needing a chain too. And brakes.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:04 pm
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The only problem is getting 8 speed STI's even Sora is now 9 speed, if looking at new, it will be NOS parts which could be hard to find.

If you went 9 speed, parts are much easier to find.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:11 pm
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Thanks, I have a chain in mind 🙂

I have already got the shifters, chain and cassette in the parts bin hence the question.

Cheers.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:18 pm
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Just get the chain line right with the correct BB length, and you should be good to go.

Take it that this is for a tourer?


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 2:28 pm
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Cool. More a monster cross 29er than a tourer.


 
Posted : 31/08/2012 3:56 pm

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