Shimano 6500 compatibility with 6600 / 6700
06-15-15, 06:25 AM
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Shimano 6500 compatibility with 6600 / 6700
Hey there,
so, I own a bike with a full Shimano 6500 Group, stuffs working fine but the shifters look somewhat worn. Hoods, as many around the world have noticed painfully, are literally not available.
So, 6500 is 9 speed, I know that. Yet winds whisper that the entire group is working excellently with 10-speed shifters like ST 6603 / 6703 (yea, 3 speed crankset :>) and the appropriate 10 speed cassette + chain.
Can anyone confirm that?
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IlluX
so, I own a bike with a full Shimano 6500 Group, stuffs working fine but the shifters look somewhat worn. Hoods, as many around the world have noticed painfully, are literally not available.
So, 6500 is 9 speed, I know that. Yet winds whisper that the entire group is working excellently with 10-speed shifters like ST 6603 / 6703 (yea, 3 speed crankset :>) and the appropriate 10 speed cassette + chain.
Can anyone confirm that?
Regards
IlluX
06-15-15, 07:40 AM
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It'll work just fine.
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The brake caliper cable pull is slightly different on the 6703 STIs. Probably not enough to really notice, but 6603 might be your best choice (less shifting friction too).
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Reference my 1st response.
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Yes, it'll work fine with 6703 -- but I understand that 6603 would work just a hair better.
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If you want, a 4603 group could be a cheap way to freshen up everything. Or hold on a few months for 4700.
Most combo's should be fine. Calipers, cranksets, and derailleurs 'generally' don't care what speed the shifters are (within a reasonable range) and will work okay. 6603 shifters (with 10 speed cassette+chain) would drive an otherwise 6503 group just fine.
Most combo's should be fine. Calipers, cranksets, and derailleurs 'generally' don't care what speed the shifters are (within a reasonable range) and will work okay. 6603 shifters (with 10 speed cassette+chain) would drive an otherwise 6503 group just fine.
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