Can I use a 9spd fr...
 

[Closed] Can I use a 9spd front mech on a 10spd set up.

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Just gone 10spd on my bike. Got new rear mech, chain, cassette and shifters. Can I get away with using my old 9spd front mech??

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Posted : 23/08/2013 4:24 pm
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Anyone?


 
Posted : 24/08/2013 2:22 pm
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My initial hunch is no as I think the cable pull ratio is different but don't know for sure.


 
Posted : 24/08/2013 2:30 pm
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I do, use a 3 speed shifter and mech on a 10 speed double ring, doesn't quite set up perfectly as I couldn't be bothered to mess about with the limit screws, but the 3 positions easily cover all 20 gears.

Mech only moves as much as the shifter pulls so if you fiddle about a bit with it you should be able to make a 3 speed mech work with a 2 speed shifter to do what you want


 
Posted : 24/08/2013 2:42 pm
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Endurogangster, that's the set up I'm going for. Will try it out tonight. Cheers guys


 
Posted : 24/08/2013 2:54 pm