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Originally Posted by
smurf hunter
Don't think my Shimano 105/ultegra drive train would tolerate anything bigger than a 27t in the rear.
You could use a 11-28 Dura Ace 10 speed cassette with your existing RD.
You could also install a 9 speed XT MTB RD and it will index correctly for a 10 speed cassette if you use a 10 speed brifter (which is what you have now).
This allows you to use a IRD or Sram 10 speed 11-32 or 12-34 cassette.
Michael
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