Can 9 speed rapid rise mech be converted to 10 speed

waynej
waynej Posts: 56
edited February 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I currently use a 9-speed Shimano RD-M770 Rapid Rise rear mech on my bike. A couple of weeks ago it was bent quite badly and I need a new one. I might be looking to go 10-speed in the future and I know that Shimano don't make 10-speed in Rapid Rise so my question is: If I bought a 9 speed RR mech now, could it be converted to 10-speed in the future if I decide to go down that path?

Any advice? (and before anyone asks, yes, if it is at all possible, I would much rather stick with Rapid Rise)

Cheers.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    No. See the FAQ.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    It's not possible to run a 9 speed mech on a 10spd set up
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  • waynej
    waynej Posts: 56
    If I'd thought about it for more than 5 seconds I could have just checked the FAQ's. Eejit :roll:

    Cheers guys - thanks for the replies, but now it's bye bye rapid rise :cry:

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