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On a budget, so:
Can I run a 9 speed front mech on 10 speed shifters?
Does a 9 speed chainset work, with 10 speed rings on, running 10 speed at the back?
Ta for experienced comments
Me I am just tight, but watching this thread
Yes you can use a 9 spd front end (rings and mech). But the chain, cassette and rear mech need to be 10spd.
Yes, and 10 speed front shifter works fine with old 9 speed front mechs (though you should obviously go 1x10 🙂
10 speed rear shifter and 9 speed rear mech however will definitely not work.
Edit: I can only vouch for SRAM stuff, I think Shimano 10 speed is a bit fussier.
I'm running a Sram 9 speed rings with an otherwise 10 speed set up, works perfectly. Very happy.
