Friction Shifter

popbrmo · 07-24-2012, 08:43 PM

I have a 9 speed Shimano 105 rear derailleur. Will "8 speed" Shimano 600 friction shifter levers be compatible with this derailleur? I have heard the "8 speed" when using them as friction levers does not matter. Is this true?

xerxes · 07-24-2012, 11:30 PM

You can pretty much use friction shifters with any derailleur and any number of speeds/sprockets.

nfmisso · 07-25-2012, 01:19 AM

yes and yes

the challenge is the finer adjustment required for 9 speed vs 8 speed; the total cable travel is the same for both.

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