Sram 10 spd mech with 9 speed shifters?

epo-aholic
epo-aholic Posts: 1,414
edited August 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Righto, i run a 10 spd shimano mech with 9 spd shifters on my cross bike fine but can i do the same on my mountainbike with Sram components?

The lan is to run a new type 2 X9 10spd rear mech with older 9spd X0 gripshifts, can this be done easily?

thanks i advance

JB
Winter/training bike build....

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Nope. The pull ratio not the same. They changed it for MTB 10spd.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • epo-aholic
    epo-aholic Posts: 1,414
    nicklouse wrote:
    Nope. The pull ratio not the same. They changed it for MTB 10spd.

    Bugger!

    Thanks for the reply though :D
    Winter/training bike build....
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I'm told the road 10 speed mechs will work with the SRAM 9 speed shifters though......need to check the max teeth sizing/ranges though!
    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.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    The ratio is similar but not the same the pull is now equal as opposed to being varied. Yes it can "work" but is not allingned correctly over some cogs.

    SRAM has/had the info on their webby.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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