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endosch2
07-26-2009, 07:53 PM
My wife has a 1993 road bike with 8 speed ultrega.

I am begining to upgrade the parts and will replace the frame next year.

I am thinking of putting a Force group on it - but want to replace the crankset first and foremost with a compact and new BB.

The question is will the 8 speed chain and shifter work on the crank made for a 10 speed setup? Or do I need to make the whole jump to the drivetrain now?

thwart
07-26-2009, 09:21 PM
A little apples and oranges, maybe...

But this year I upgraded my wife's 8 spd Campy Athena gruppo with a 9-10 spd compatible compact crank (with the help and advice of folks on this Forum).

Works well.