Ultegra / xtr

bigboned
bigboned Posts: 151
edited November 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all , have bust my left hand x7 shifter rather than buy new I was thinking put on my xtr shifters, take of the x9 rear and put on an Ultegra rear . Any reasons I shouldn't? Alternatives? This is for my hybrid (spits) not my MTb
Cheers
For the muddy - Boardman comp frame ( to match the roadie) running saint/ fox
For the blacktop - Boardman Pro Carbon

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    if the speeds are the same and the mech has the range. and can cope with the cassette big cog.
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  • *AJ*
    *AJ* Posts: 1,080
    nicklouse wrote:
    if the mech has the range. and can cope with the cassette big cog.

    This is more than likely gonna be the issue your going to have....
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Ultegra is not rated (Shimano tech docs) to cope with larger gears than 28T, as most MTB are 32 or 34.......if its a Hybrid you could go to a road cluster or Hybrid cluster (SRAM do an 11-26) cassette of course. At least you'll always find a ready buyer for the X9 rear mech with X7 shifter!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bigboned
    bigboned Posts: 151
    The cassette is 34 -11 so I'm thinking I might leave alone and try x9 shifters (can't afford x0)
    For the muddy - Boardman comp frame ( to match the roadie) running saint/ fox
    For the blacktop - Boardman Pro Carbon

    'Currently listening to Motley Crue's Girls Girls Girls'

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