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[Closed] Will this work: Mixing road/mtb drivetrain components

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I've searched the web for answers, and I think this will work.
If anyone can provide any reassurance, that would be great.

Ive already got dura-ace 10sp road shifters, and I believe these will work with my existing 9sp mtb rear derailleur (deore LX). ???

Will this work with a Tiagra 10sp cassette and 10sp Tiagra chain (or any non Dyna sys 10sp chain??)?

Thanks for any advice.


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 4:57 am
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Yes


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 6:05 am
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The cable pull is the same, so yes it will work.
Shimano chains are not as good as KMC/SRAM though IMHO


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 6:08 am
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I much prefer SPAM when it comes to STIs operating with massive gears at the back. Same pull and you can pretty much go up to whatever pan-sized cogs.
Shimano, with 9sp rear mech, not a chance..


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 7:39 am
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Yes. That will all work fine. 10 speed cassettes share the same spacing and a 9 speed mech will operate with 10 speed STIs. I run Ultegra shifters, XT mech and cassette


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 8:40 am
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As above, on my Fargo i have Ultegra 10 speed shifters, XT cranks and XT 9 speed rear mech, long cage running a 40t biggest cog, gives good spread of gears and has been reliable so far.


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 8:47 am
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Yes it does. If you fancy a shimano clutch mech Wolftooth/Lindarets have some cool widgets (tanpan) to make them work. I'm running Ultegra 10sp shifters, xt/hope cassette and a 11sp xt GS mech nicely.


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 9:12 am
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Thanks for the info everyone. Its great to know I wont be wasting my time setting it all up.
Thanks you.


 
Posted : 31/08/2016 3:11 pm