Originally Posted by
Spellscape
Hi all
Is there any way to use new 10 speed shimano MTB derailleur on old downtube shifter (was 6 speed) Which shifter? Friction should work, but yes the amount of cable the shifter “wraps” will be an issue
I just want to use 8 speed -9 speed cassettes with it and to save my classic derailleur for thematic rides.
It seems that I don't have enough cable to pull for 1 more cog on back - I can do it by hand pulling cable and all mechanically working fine.
Shifting into the largest cog probably won’t work because as soon you release tension on the cable it will likely shift back to the smaller cog.
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