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[Closed] XT Clutch Mech - Can i run it 9 speed?

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Anyone tried, or do i need to go all 10 speed?


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 9:43 pm
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Needs to be 10, the cable ratios are different 🙁


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 9:44 pm
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Doesn't the shifter decide how much cable to pull?
I would have thought it would work.


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 9:45 pm
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Yes, but the amount of cable has to be suitable for the mech too. They changed the ratios with 10-speed.

(with shimano, a 9 speed mtb mech works on a 10-speed road shifter, frinstance, but 10-speed doesn't)


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 9:47 pm
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No it won't work. The path a 10 speed moves through is different


 
Posted : 04/09/2012 9:47 pm
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Right that answers that then, cheers


 
Posted : 05/09/2012 11:20 am
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Im wondering if its worth upgrading to 10 speed, i like the sound of the clutch mechs but its altogether quite expensive and id be worried that 11 speed will be out by the time i get it set up!


 
Posted : 05/09/2012 12:10 pm
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I only changed because half my drivetrain was shagged. The clutch is a nice thing if you're running 1 ring as is the wider ratios, not so convinced by either of those on a dual though.


 
Posted : 05/09/2012 12:14 pm
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Only cost me £130 for the XT Shadow + mech, SLX chain, casette and sifter from bikediscount.de


 
Posted : 05/09/2012 12:14 pm