Originally Posted by
bkodres93
IWould, for example, a set of Shimano Sora R3030 (3x9) brifters be compatible with Deore XT front and real derailleurs? If not—any suggestions for what set of brifters might work well? I would prefer to avoid having to get new derailleurs, a cassette, crankset, etc.
There is a chance Sora R3000 2x9 will work as a double, not as a triple.
You’ll need to run the middle and inner chainrings only. Probably evaluate the tooth count as 36-26 is not very usable on the road.
I am surmising the FD compatibility based on Tiagra 4700-Deore FD compatibility with the new Shimano FD cable pull. I haven’t run the R3000 with a mtb FD.
You’ll still have the same V-brake issues.
John