9 speed or 10 speed
06-21-06, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by irnman2007
Just wondering if their is an advantage to either one, if any.
06-21-06, 11:34 AM
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My opinion is that there isn't much of an advantage. Typical cassettes are 11x23 or 12x25 regardless of whether they are 9 or 10. All that means is that you have one more in the middle somewhere...for instance:
12x25 9-speed = 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
12x25 10-speed = 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
12x25 9-speed = 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
12x25 10-speed = 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25
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06-26-06, 06:29 PM
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well now the answer to this is dependent on you.
Shimano 10 speed uses an external bearing in the Bottem Bracket. so this allows for a stiffer BB, which in turn means more effective power transfer. It is also a little lighter then the 9 speed equivalent. So if you are powerful in the legs, and push big wattage then 10 is for you.
I am not sure about Campy, though I assume it would be close to the same. 10 Speed is also more expensive.
Shimano 10 speed uses an external bearing in the Bottem Bracket. so this allows for a stiffer BB, which in turn means more effective power transfer. It is also a little lighter then the 9 speed equivalent. So if you are powerful in the legs, and push big wattage then 10 is for you.
I am not sure about Campy, though I assume it would be close to the same. 10 Speed is also more expensive.
06-30-06, 12:09 AM
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If you only look at the cassette ratio, then no, there's really no advantage/disadvantage... not in real life at least... you may argue that a 10-spd cassette allows for a slightly straighter ratio, I doubt you will be able to tell the difference....
Shimano 10-spd does work much nicer than the 9-spd though.... not that 9-spd was bad, just that the new stuff is smoother and just feels better. Personal opinion of course...
Shimano 10-spd does work much nicer than the 9-spd though.... not that 9-spd was bad, just that the new stuff is smoother and just feels better. Personal opinion of course...
