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Old 09-27-14 | 06:26 PM
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Converting to triple

I have 5600 components, and want to change from compact double to triple. Will a 5703 front derailleur work with the 5600 shifters? If not, will the 4603 10 speed Tiagra work? I have not been able to find the information about pull for the shifters and derailleurs.
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Old 09-27-14 | 06:49 PM
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Yes any of these will work perfectly fine. All are designed for the same size crankset 50/39/30 and all are 10sp.

I'm even using an Ultegra 6603 front derailleur on my wife's bike with 5703 crank with no issues even though it was for a 52/39/30 crank.
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Old 09-27-14 | 06:57 PM
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