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Originally Posted by cooleric1234
I don't think doing the work would be a problem. It just so happens that I picked up a CAAD9-1 on an incredible deal last year. If there's such a thing it's too much bike for me but it was the only one in stock in my size and heavily discounted. Call it OCD but I don't think I'd like to mix Dura-Ace with Deore, if I did it I'd want to do it right and get Deore XT and a 10 speed cassette and chain.
Well, if you are going to go OCD then go all the way. XT doesn't mix with Dura-Ace...XTR does XTR derailers can be had for relatively cheap on Fleabay from time to time. Go to the swap meet in Boulder this spring and see what you can find. Your knees with thank you...in about 20 years
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