Bicycle Mechanics - Ultrega Triple Crank With XT Drivetrain?

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jwbnyc
10-02-05, 05:23 PM
Hi

What would be needed to use an Ultrega Triple 53/39/30, out of a new Ultrega 10 speed drivetrain, crank with an XT drivetrain 11/34 9 speed?

IOW, what would need to be changed out if anything - chains, cassettes, and the like?

Thanks

sydney
10-02-05, 05:31 PM
^^^....A FD that will handle a 53 ring, and work with your shifter.
duckliondog
10-02-05, 05:37 PM
My friend runs this exact setup on his Allez. It's very versatile. He uses a friction shifter for his front mech. If you want indexed though, I think that Shimano just released some Ultegra shifters for flat bars. You wouldn't need to change your rear at all.

jwbnyc
10-02-05, 05:50 PM
The bike currently has XT brifters. Would these work? I'd need to change the FD to something other than XT?

Thanks for the replies.
sydney
10-02-05, 06:25 PM
Sometimes mtb front shifters will work with a road FD.Try it before spending alot of money. Also make sure your cable routing supports bottom pull road front or use a pull reverser.
jwbnyc
10-02-05, 06:39 PM
ok

thank you