rear mech

teddertj

Just manage to bend my rear mech yesterday by falling off my bike while blastin rnd cannock. The one on there is a shimano alivio which came on the bike. I wud now like to go 2x10 my question is......if I get all the things such as a new crank, chain, new rear mech and shifter cud I just keep the front mech which is currently on there and just adjust the screws so it wudnt go any further. Front mech is also an alivio.

Chunkers1980

Have you read the FAQs?

teddertj

Yes

cooldad

Call me weird but it seems like a load of expense for a dinged Alivio mech, without a significant benefit.

adee_ree

I'm not sure you'd need a new crank, I've just changed from a triple XT 42/32/24 to a 36/24.will save you some cash. Also in reply to your question, you 'could' adjust the front mech, but would be better getting a dedicated 2/10, you can get front mechs for about £20ish new, less on pinkbike etc. Hope this helps

teddertj

I've wanted to go to 2x10 for a while this has just caused me to do it a lot sooner than I wanted.to that's all.

cooldad

Depending on current cranks, unless external BB you'll also need the BB shell facing.

teddertj

Been lookin at a sram x7 with external gxp some good deals on new at the minute.

Chunkers1980

Why?

teddertj

Why ?

supersonic

What is your bike and spec?

adee_ree

just thought also, if you get a 10 spd cassette make sure your hub can take it. Many 8/9 hubs won't take a 10!! It really is a nightmare upgrading from 9 to 10, in that you've got to do it all in one go.

cooldad

8,9 and 10 speed cassettes are the same width.

adee_ree

I'm not saying you're wrong, but how is it that when buying wheels 8/9 speed is stated but not 10?? I'd be interested to know if it makes no difference

cooldad

I don't know, ask them. Maybe they haven't updated their websites.

supersonic

99.99% 8 and 9 freehubs take 10 speed cassettes.

cooldad

supersonic wrote:

99.99% 8 and 9 freehubs take 10 speed cassettes.

I think that's called covering your ass.

adee_ree

well, don't you learn something everyday!! many apologies for my wrong information. I will now go and stand in the corner

The Rookie

pick up the special pointed hat on the way........

Most 9 speed cranks and mechs work fine with 10speed......I wouldn't change unless you have to.

cooldad

The Beginner wrote:

pick up the special pointed hat on the way........

Most 9 speed cranks and mechs work fine with 10speed......I wouldn't change unless you have to.

No, they don't.

Chunkers1980

I think the crank before mech means he is talking about front mechs.

cooldad

Well then he should say that.

nicklouse

Chunkers1980 wrote:

I think the crank before mech means he is talking about front mechs.

and that is not 100% right either. they work but not as well as intended.

Chunkers1980

Yes but again to his defence, most and fine cover that.

cooldad

Chunkers1980 wrote:

Yes but again to his defence, most and fine cover that.

He is a big boy and I hope he can defend himself from your post, which appears to be random words.

The Rookie

Two people I know have found no problem, although like 8 to 9, no guarentees