105 components and 9s cassette
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105 components and 9s cassette
I'm getting a killer deal on a set of older road wheels with a 9s cassette, the owner does not know if the freewheel will fit a 10s cassette on it, so I was wondering if there are any issues with running a 9s drivetrain with 105 shifters and rear derailer.
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If your shifters are also 9 speed, you'll be fine......10 speed shifters and a 9 speed cassette don't mix well. That said, you should be able to remove the 9 speed cassette and replace with a 10 speed....and don't forget the spacer for that 10 speed cassette.....
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Just a question since I don't know, is there any difference in the chains between the 10s and 9s?
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Thanks, the shifters are the new 105 ones, they say that they are compatible with 9s and 10s cassettes, but I have heard otherwise.
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Your freehub should easily accept a 10-speed cassette. As mentioned, use the very thin spacer that comes with the cassette. You will also need a 10-speed chain.
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Your shifters are compatible with a double or triple crankset. If they are 10-speed then they are 10-speed only.
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Thanks. I did read that the shifters were both 10s and 9s, and double and tripple compatible. Thanks, I'll try and fit a 10s cassette on there.
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TehK, regarding the "shifters". You aren't by chance mixing up the terms "shifter" and "derailleur"?
Shifters, (the part on the handlebars that you actually shift) like said above, are either 9 speed or 10 speed. They can however be compatible with either double or triple front cranks.
Derailleurs (rear) are labeled 9 or 10, but either, if properly adjusted, will work with either 9 or 10 speed shifters.
Regardless, unless the wheel you're looking at has the "10 speed only" Dura Ace hub, it is will most likely take an 8, 9 or 10 speed cassette, with the proper spacers.
What kind of wheel is it - because Mavic is a little different. Still works, but takes different spacers.
Shifters, (the part on the handlebars that you actually shift) like said above, are either 9 speed or 10 speed. They can however be compatible with either double or triple front cranks.
Derailleurs (rear) are labeled 9 or 10, but either, if properly adjusted, will work with either 9 or 10 speed shifters.
Regardless, unless the wheel you're looking at has the "10 speed only" Dura Ace hub, it is will most likely take an 8, 9 or 10 speed cassette, with the proper spacers.
What kind of wheel is it - because Mavic is a little different. Still works, but takes different spacers.