Thread: Converting Bike from 8 spd to 10 spd
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Old 09-13-08 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by eogie
Why would I need a new front derailer and not one in the rear? The crank I currently have is a double. And I wouldn't be able to find any 10 spd Dura Ace components from the 90's? Sorry, I'm not knowledgeable when it comes to this. I love the components I have now and don't think modern equipment would compliment the frame very well.

Thanks for the help.
The 8 speed and 10 speed front derailleurs use a different geometry and wouldn't work if you tried them with shifters that use a different cable pull ratio than the derailleur was designed for.
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