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08-04-22, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Iride01

I was in a hurry and didn't take time to word what I was trying to say correctly. Mostly I just didn't want anyone giving me grief about the ST-4700 not being able to shift an 11 speed rear cassette.

However the ST-4700 rear shifter will... I think, shift most any 10 speed rear cassette when used with a RD-4700 or any 11 speed Shimano road RD with a 10 speed cassette, for the crop of 105, Ultegra and DuraAce line that came out about the time of Tiagra 4700. Whether that's every 11 speed road RD, I'm not certain.

But I might be talking out of my head, so double check.

OK, I can agree with you there. And I understand where you're coming from all too well; I dunno how many times I've been in a hurry and been imprecise in saying something myself.

Except for maybe GRX (arguably also suitable for road use), I think you're correct that 105/Ultegra/DA covers every Shimano mechanical 11-speed road derailleur out there.

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