I would guess that 8 speed is just old now and very few people are looking for
new 8 speed parts. How many different parts can you stock? With 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
speed drivetrains what do you stock and what don’t you stock? Over the years it
seems like 9 speed became the new “normal” for Riv and
I think the idea is that 8-speed shoppers at Riv are looking for a bargain, so
they carry one good/cheap one for them.
12-36 would be X'd out for exactly the reason you state: it's the popular one.
I'm sure they'll get more.
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It's been a while since I checked the parts area on Rivendell's site. They
only have one 8 speed cassette configuration, and in black only at grade
HG-31. It is a bargain @ $20 but looks like a clearance price when
compared to $40 for the two 9 speed offerings. No listing of what grade
