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Old 02-15-08 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by orbeamike
You definitely need a new 10 speed crank set because of the spacing between the chain rings are so much closer than the 6 speed.
That makes sense. I was thinking about tooth spacing. The width never dawned on me.

Originally Posted by orbeamike
Another thing to consider is your frame, you need 130mm spacing to get it to fit properly. Also some older frames have beefier chain stay that may rub when upgrading to 10 speed because of tolerance is so much tighter.
Originally Posted by orbeamike
I THINK i am ok there. I have fit my 10 speed wheel in the frame and there appears to be plenty of room

Originally Posted by orbeamike
You can keep the friction shifter to work with 10 speed, provided you get a new rear hub, chain and cassette.
So the shifters should have enough travel to move a 10 speed rear from low to high?
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