ultegra 9sp derailleur on 5sp cassette
08-01-07, 04:07 PM
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ultegra 9sp derailleur on 5sp cassette
can an ultegra 9 speed derailleur be adjusted to work with a 5 sprocket cassette? or less or more (ie. 3, 4, 6, 7 sprockets?)
08-01-07, 04:15 PM
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If I recall correctly, the derailleur doesn't know or care how many sprockets there are or how they are spaced. If you were to use friction downtube shifters or bar end shifters, I think you could. A 9 speed STI won't work with a 5 speed cassette.
