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  • can I use a 9 speed xt front mech with 10 speed 105 sti's on a tourer?
  • CokeItUpAndWatchItSmoke
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    Just trying to save some cash as I have the xt mech in my spares box. Any advice appreciated?

    Posted 12 years ago
    rwc03
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    Might help:

    http://forums.mtbr.com/drivetrain-shifters-derailleurs-cranks/dyna-sys-10-speed-compatability-9-speed-shimano-systems-646014.html

    Posted 12 years ago
    njee20
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    Not if they’re 5700 (hidden cables) STIs, if they’re older ones then you can.

    Posted 12 years ago
    cp
    Full Member

    My 5600 worked fine with an XT and now SLX 9 speed front mech.

    Posted 12 years ago
    Hooter
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    It’s unlikely to work unless you have old STIs. IIRC road STIs have used a different amount of cable pull for the front mech for the last few years, which makes road STI with MTB front mech and vice-versa incompatible. I tried it recently with tiagra shifters and a deore mech, but had to go out and get a sora mech. Also IIRC, as of quite recently shimano have done the same to the rear mechs.

    Posted 12 years ago
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