Shimano Tiagra Cassette Swap to Ultegra

alexandergray
alexandergray Posts: 4
edited July 2013 in Workshop
I am currently running Tiagra throughout. I would like to use an Ultegra cassette as it has the ratios I want, a little lighter, and I can slowly upgrade my drivetrain.

My question is this.: Is the HG chain (compatible with the HG-50 cassettes) suitable for use with an Ultegra cassette? Of course I'm swapping 9spd for 9spd.

Has anyone else gone this route; slowly upgrading components?

Thank you.

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  • halfround
    halfround Posts: 44
    Yes. Unless it is worn out.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    dont forget to use the spacer that comes with the Ultegra cassette. you will need it.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • alexandergray
    alexandergray Posts: 4
    I've got a few spacers in my box. It all arrives tomorrow so I'll let you know how I get on.

    Thank you.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    alexandergray wrote:
    I've got a few spacers in my box. It all arrives tomorrow so I'll let you know how I get on.

    Thank you.
    no you use the spacer that comes with the cassette that makes it the same width as the tiagra. you will need to set up the gears again.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • halfround
    halfround Posts: 44
    I did not know 9 speed cassettes came in different widths. Why is this???

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