Originally Posted by
jimc101
Mixing the components you have listed will work, less possibly the chain; the 6701 chain is symmetrical, when the 5650 doesn't need this, and you really should be using a regular non symmetrical 10 speed chain like a CN-6600.
Does this matter, at all? I don't run 10-speed but I mix all sorts of other stuff. I do have 8 speed chain on a 10 speed crank and that works fine.
As long as the speeds of the chain/cassette/shifter match isn't that good enough?