10 speed road cassette on 9 speed moutain hub
04-22-09, 10:13 AM
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10 speed road cassette on 9 speed moutain hub
Looking to upgrade a Surly Cross Check with a 10 speed Shimano road cassette. The hub already on the Cross Check is a Shimano Deore 9 speed hub.
Will it work? Any additional items needed to purchase?
Will it work? Any additional items needed to purchase?
04-22-09, 10:52 AM
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Yes. For rear shifter, shimano MTB and road components at a given speed (8,9,10) are compatible. You may have to mess with spacers behind the cassette and get a narrower 10spd chain.
I assume you're also getting a new 10 speed shifter???
I assume you're also getting a new 10 speed shifter???
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You will need a chain as well. Why are you going 10spd? Just because you have a cassette? I would stick with the 9spd setup. You can buy a road cassette and/or use a MTB cassette for the cross bike if you choose. Do you have a long cage RD? There isn't much advantage going to a 10spd cassette.
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I understand the upgrade to the new chain, I also understand the issue of chain line as well.
I'll into account your thoughts on 9spd to 10spd. Maybe going to a 10 just might be just the "new, trendy" thing to do and not actually THAT beneficial in the end.
I'll into account your thoughts on 9spd to 10spd. Maybe going to a 10 just might be just the "new, trendy" thing to do and not actually THAT beneficial in the end.
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