Turning a 9 spd into a 10spd

Neverlandland
Neverlandland Posts: 5
edited August 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi,

I have my eye on a Specialized Allez Sport but it comes with 9 spd Sora. The Allez elite comes with 10spd Tiagra, but I prefer the look of the sport.

I was wondering if it is possible to turn/upgrade the groupset from 9spd to 10spd?

Which parts in particular would have to be replaced... Shifters/Cassette/Chain, anything else? Crankset?

Thanks

Comments

  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    as you say, Shifters/Cassette/Chain
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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,336
    There is no advantage in going 10 speed, only drawbacks... if you like the look of the 9 speeds one, buy it, save the money and keep it as it is

    Would you choose a car over another because it's got 6 speed instead of 5?
    left the forum March 2023
  • Danny87
    Danny87 Posts: 121
    As Ugo says, not much point really. I'd just ride it, wear out the group set, then potentially upgrade. If you do then upgrade, go 105 or Ultegra. But if I was you upgrade wheel set and tyres leave the rest. Save your money and use it for a new bike in the future.

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