Replace front derailleur with 10sp triple using 9sp rear
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Replace front derailleur with 10sp triple using 9sp rear
I was wondering if it works alright to replace a tiagra 9speed front derailleur on a 50/39/30T triple chainring set with a 105 10speed triple front derailleur ( https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=30966 ). I have a 105 9 speed in the rear and a 9 speed chain.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!
What do you guys think?
Thanks!
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Can you offer more information about the crankset and chainrings? Your chainring sizes make it sound as if you have a 10-speed or aftermarket crankset. All Shimano 9-speed road triples except Dura-Ace came equipped with 52-42-30 chainrings.
A 10-speed 105 front derailleur should fit your chainrings OK because they are the same size as a 10-speed 105 crankset.
I'm thinking that the 10-speed derailleur may have a slightly narrower cage and could cause a bit more chainrub. I suspect you could replace the 9-speed chain with a 10-speed chain, at least this seems to work in some cases. Unfortunately this may be a "try it and see" situation.
A 10-speed 105 front derailleur should fit your chainrings OK because they are the same size as a 10-speed 105 crankset.
I'm thinking that the 10-speed derailleur may have a slightly narrower cage and could cause a bit more chainrub. I suspect you could replace the 9-speed chain with a 10-speed chain, at least this seems to work in some cases. Unfortunately this may be a "try it and see" situation.
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