From Triple to Double Questions
05-01-07, 01:32 PM
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From Triple to Double Questions
My rooomate wants to change out his Ultegra 9-sp triple with a Compact FSA Double that a friend gave him for free. This is on a 04 Trek. I have talked to 6 dif mechanics here in San Diego and got 5 different answers on various questions. I know I need to change out the front deraileur to a double but here is the fuzzy parts.
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
Anything else I missed?
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
Anything else I missed?
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Originally Posted by mrt10x
My rooomate wants to change out his Ultegra 9-sp triple with a Compact FSA Double that a friend gave him for free. This is on a 04 Trek. I have talked to 6 dif mechanics here in San Diego and got 5 different answers on various questions. I know I need to change out the front deraileur to a double but here is the fuzzy parts.
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
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One question you didn't put on there is:
4. Will my longer bottom bracket work with the double?
Answer: No.
4. Will my longer bottom bracket work with the double?
Answer: No.
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didnt realize I had asked three questions that could be answered in one word 
thanks
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It was a FSA mega exo crank with external bearings and it came with a new BB... thanks a ton.
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I know..i tried to give him my FSA ISIS CF compact and he turned his nose up at it.
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Originally Posted by mrt10x
My rooomate wants to change out his Ultegra 9-sp triple with a Compact FSA Double that a friend gave him for free. This is on a 04 Trek. I have talked to 6 dif mechanics here in San Diego and got 5 different answers on various questions. I know I need to change out the front deraileur to a double but here is the fuzzy parts.
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
Anything else I missed?
1. will a 10 spd double work, or do I have to find a 9 sp double.
2. will his triple front shifter work with a double (most mechanics agreed it could be rigged)
3. will his long throw rear deraileur work?
Anything else I missed?
