11 speed Ultegra cassette... down to 10?
11-04-19, 08:36 PM
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11 speed Ultegra cassette... down to 10?
I tried looking around for an answer to this, but because of the terms needed it results in a lot of conversion discussion.
So I have a CAAD-9 with Rival, and I just blew a spoke on my front wheel. My rear brake track I found was basically concave, so I went looking for new wheels. Found a local set of Ultegra wheels for a good price that have an 11 speed cassette. The cassette is in really good shape, so it would be a pity to not be able to use it. However, my shifters are 10 speed.
Is it possible to drop off one of the sprockets and run it as 10?
*If I need some more information here, just let me know.
So I have a CAAD-9 with Rival, and I just blew a spoke on my front wheel. My rear brake track I found was basically concave, so I went looking for new wheels. Found a local set of Ultegra wheels for a good price that have an 11 speed cassette. The cassette is in really good shape, so it would be a pity to not be able to use it. However, my shifters are 10 speed.
Is it possible to drop off one of the sprockets and run it as 10?
*If I need some more information here, just let me know.
11-04-19, 08:41 PM
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No, not well. The cable pull and cog spacing for 11-speed are different than 10-speed.
11-04-19, 08:43 PM
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not really the spacing between the cogs are different just chuck your existing cassette and chain on you will need an addition spacer for 10 speed on 11 speed freehub I think its 1.8mm.
11-04-19, 08:45 PM
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This article explains it quite well-
From one of the Forum Contributors that I'm emabarrassed I can't remember his name.
Bike Gremlin?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bi...compatibility/
From one of the Forum Contributors that I'm emabarrassed I can't remember his name.
Bike Gremlin?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bi...compatibility/
11-04-19, 08:51 PM
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This article explains it quite well-
From one of the Forum Contributors that I'm emabarrassed I can't remember his name.
Bike Gremlin?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bi...compatibility/
From one of the Forum Contributors that I'm emabarrassed I can't remember his name.
Bike Gremlin?
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1232/bi...compatibility/
Blech. My existing cassette is pretty beat, it's the original. No way to Frankenstein this it seems? Am I looking at a wasted Ultegra cassette and buying a new one?
11-05-19, 02:51 AM
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No, there is not a good way to make this index well with your shifters. Do not try. Pop the cassette on eBay or something, or throw it in a dusty corner until you have need for an 11 speed cassette.
11-05-19, 06:05 AM
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Again, no. Pass the 11 speed cassette on to a friend. Also, I don't know how you can tell the 11 speed cassette is in "really good shape." Could be worn out but clean.... Get a new chain for the new cassette.
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Thanks for the help to everyone.
My friend found the deal on the wheels and his wife has an 11 speed. I'll donate it to their bike parts storage as a finder's fee.
My friend found the deal on the wheels and his wife has an 11 speed. I'll donate it to their bike parts storage as a finder's fee.
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If it's any comfort, 10-speed 105 and Tiagra cassettes are quite reasonably priced these days.
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