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  • 10 speed mech compatability warning.
  • JefWachowchow
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    Bought all the bits to convert my SS to a 1 x 9 for the purposes of commuting. Wanted to use a GS length mech and the only xt GS in stock was a 10 speed. I thought it would work as in the dim and distant past I have run 9 speed mechs on 8 speed set ups for the gradual, bit by bit, upgrade.
    It doesnt work. The 10 speed mech will not fully traverse across a 9 speed cassette with a 9 speed shifter.
    Expensive lesson learnt. Brand new 10 speed xt GS rear mech up for grabs as a result. I will stick it in classifieds with a photo and a price later to keep things tidy.

    Posted 13 years ago
    cynic-al
    Free Member

    Plenty of posts on this very topic!

    Shirley you can return it?

    Posted 13 years ago
    smiffy
    Full Member

    the pull ration changed for 10-speed.

    Posted 13 years ago
    JefWachowchow
    Free Member

    Didn’t think I would be the first but thought I would share anyway. Maybe returnable, chucked all the packaging though.

    Posted 13 years ago
    Mister-P
    Free Member

    Ah, probably not returnable then.

    Posted 13 years ago
    phil.w
    Free Member

    Shimano 10spd mtb is not compatible with anything else as the cassette is wider.

    Sram 10spd is the same width as 9spd & 10 spd road (sram & shimano).

    Posted 13 years ago
    shortcut
    Full Member

    this looks like a minefield! So no using shimano gears and sram cassettes or the other way around? Make your choice and stick to it????????????????????

    Posted 13 years ago
    xanboy
    Free Member

    The shimano 10sp cassette is the same width as their 9 speed cassettes. The cable pull ratio has changed for the shifter and the mech has slightly different pivot placement and angle. The mtb chain is different to the road chains too.

    Posted 13 years ago
    dobo
    Free Member

    maybe something here will work for you

    http://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.htm

    Posted 13 years ago
    scaredypants
    Full Member

    reckon you’ll get someone to swap you easy enough – I would but I don’t have a nearly new 9sp mech

    Posted 13 years ago
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