10 speeds versus 9
05-12-08, 11:49 AM
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10 speeds versus 9
Hello,
I guess this question was raise more than ones but I will appreciate if someone can guide me.
I'm looking for a second hand road bike.
I have found a good deal (I think...) on a Bianchi Vigorelli (Triple chain ring, silver, 9 speed. Ultegra components, welgo clip pedals, chromolly frame, mavic cosmos wheels)
So everything looks great beside the 9 speeds...
And that's my question/concern - does 9 speeds still valid or will I'll stuck with the bike (2 years from now) without the ability to sell them?
Or does 9 speeds are still ok and I shouldn’t worry too much about that..?
Thanks in advance!
I guess this question was raise more than ones but I will appreciate if someone can guide me.
I'm looking for a second hand road bike.
I have found a good deal (I think...) on a Bianchi Vigorelli (Triple chain ring, silver, 9 speed. Ultegra components, welgo clip pedals, chromolly frame, mavic cosmos wheels)
So everything looks great beside the 9 speeds...
And that's my question/concern - does 9 speeds still valid or will I'll stuck with the bike (2 years from now) without the ability to sell them?
Or does 9 speeds are still ok and I shouldn’t worry too much about that..?
Thanks in advance!
05-12-08, 11:51 AM
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I'm not real familiar with Shimano so I can't give you a definitive answer but 9 speed should remain serviceable for some time yet to come.
I wouldn't pass on the bike for that reason.
I wouldn't pass on the bike for that reason.
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05-12-08, 11:52 AM
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if you are really worried about having "just" a nine speed, im sure that you can get yourself an ultegra 10 speed cassette and put it on there. i believe that there is only a slight difference in the spline pattern. anyone else? im not much of a shimano guy.
05-12-08, 12:05 PM
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you can still get 9sp pretty easily. SRAM 9sp parts are widely available, chains and cassettes especially.
Tiagra and sora are still 9sp and 2200 is still 8sp. 2yrs down the line, I don't think you'll see 9sp parts dry up.
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spline pattern is the same, but you would have to change the brifter to make it 10 speed compatible. 9 speeds are fine- a 10 speed just has an extra gear. I currently have a 2x9 speed, a 2x6 speed, and about to build a fixie. especially with a triple, you shouldn't have a problem with gearing. if you like the bike, its a price you feel is fair, sounds like a good deal.
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I'd have no issues pulling the trigger on that bike if it fit. (But I'm totally biased...look at my sig.)
Sure, finding a 10-speed would be a little more practical. But the basic replacement parts (cassettes and chains) for 9-speed will be around for a long time. If the shifters become damaged, part out the frame or put 10-speed stuff on it.
Sure, finding a 10-speed would be a little more practical. But the basic replacement parts (cassettes and chains) for 9-speed will be around for a long time. If the shifters become damaged, part out the frame or put 10-speed stuff on it.
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I ride a nine speed cassette, as do lots of people who ride seriously, ride causally, race, and everything in between. A nine speed is even preferred by some because it is one less gear to worry about when you only use the 5 or 6 in the middle anyway. Just my two cents.
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