Old 08-05-22, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Barchettaman
Morning all,

I’m pretty sure it will work, but just before I buy and install it:

will a new 4700 front shifter pod work nicely with an older 10-speed 105 front derailleur?

I am aware that there are compatibility issues with the newer Tiagra stuff and the pull ratio on the rear, but there doesn’t seem to be any information about the front!

thanks in advance

(It’s for a flat bar road bike conversion. 2x9, 10-speed crank and chain)
It will most probably not work very well. 4700 pulls a lot more cable per shift - even for the front.

My compatibility mix-matchin notes.
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