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@roadwarrior
Might not be the best forum to ask this but might aswell start. Have googled but nothing conclusive.
Am in the process of building a budget tourer (Used frame, new components)
I am planning to get tiagra hubs, and tiagra front and rear deraileurs (9 speed) I am going to use downtube shifters (friction) Having heard bad things about 9-speed chains for loaded touring (wear out quicker etc) I think it would be a better plan to get and 8 Speed cassette (compatible with rear hub) and run and 8 speed chain, as this will be A-tougher, and B- cheaper, especially to replace the cassette and chain when they wear out.
Just wondering if there will be any problems with this, I know the 8 speed chain is a little wider, just wondering whether it will fit through the deraileurs without rubbing or any other technical mishaps.
Cheers
-Tom