Upgrading to a 10 speed from 9 speed
07-03-07, 08:52 AM
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Upgrading to a 10 speed from 9 speed
I was wondering what is entailed to upgrade from a 9 speed to 10 speed. My thoughts are the following:
Cassette
Brifter
Rear Derailurer.
The reason I would want to upgrade to get better, more sturdy wheels 32 h. I presently have 20(f) 24(r). I thought while I do this, I may as well do the others. Is there anything I am missing that I would need to know before I do this. Will the length of the rear wheel change for a 10 speed vs a 9 speed?
Cassette
Brifter
Rear Derailurer.
The reason I would want to upgrade to get better, more sturdy wheels 32 h. I presently have 20(f) 24(r). I thought while I do this, I may as well do the others. Is there anything I am missing that I would need to know before I do this. Will the length of the rear wheel change for a 10 speed vs a 9 speed?
07-03-07, 09:39 AM
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Correct.
Please search this forum as this question is answered repeatedly each and every week. You'll find out all the details.
Please search this forum as this question is answered repeatedly each and every week. You'll find out all the details.
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Cassette
Brifter
Chain
Your current rear derailleur will probably work just fine.
Brifter
Chain
Your current rear derailleur will probably work just fine.
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Originally Posted by gholt
The reason I would want to upgrade to get better, more sturdy wheels 32 h.
I presently have 20(f) 24(r).
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07-03-07, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DMF
Seems like a lot of money to spend for wheels.
Which wheels? I ride low spoke count WH-R540 wheels and I'm 230 lbs. Nearly 3000 mi on them and I've never even had to have them trued.
Which wheels? I ride low spoke count WH-R540 wheels and I'm 230 lbs. Nearly 3000 mi on them and I've never even had to have them trued.
I just wanted to get sturdier wheels. Would it be better to just upgrade the wheels?
07-03-07, 03:58 PM
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"Would it be better to just upgrade the wheels?"
It'd certainly be cheaper!
Have you researched the various 10 speed cogsets to see what you'll actually gain over the 9 speed? For many people, it's just an extra gear to ignore.
The 10 is going to be more "finicky" than the 9.
It'd certainly be cheaper!
Have you researched the various 10 speed cogsets to see what you'll actually gain over the 9 speed? For many people, it's just an extra gear to ignore.
The 10 is going to be more "finicky" than the 9.
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Just stick to 9 speed....
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Ok. I will stick with the 9 speed. What are good suggestions for Wheelsets. I would like to get a 32h front, and 36 rear if possible and not spend too much money in the process
