[Boone78]

I just got a used bike after being out of the game for about 8 years, I am upgrading the handlebars, the stem and the front D as we speak, but now I need a new Crankset.
The tech at my local shop is telling me that the Deore and the Deore LX are nice options under $100.00 but that they are only 9 speed compatible these days??? Is this 100% correct, if so, does anyone know a good under $100 Crankset with Bottom Bracket that you could recommend, or a place to get a Deore LX 8 speed?
By the way, its a 1999 Gary Fisher Tassajara actually in MINT condition that I got for way cheap. Hardtail obviously. Currently had a piece of crap Acera Crank on it. Everything else on the bike is pretty solid. Let me know, Jason

 

[I_N_I]

you can use a 9 speed crankset for your 8 speed no problem.

 

[jonKranked]

cranks yes, chainrings no. Well, you could get away with it, but there might be a minor amount of slop since 9spd teeth are ever so slightly more narrow than 8spd. For the chainrings though it shouldn't really be an issue.