crankset and freewheel compatability

kyle17290
kyle17290 Posts: 261
edited April 2015 in MTB buying advice
Firstly would the shimano mt15 wheels accomodate a 10 speed cassette, ive seen on some websites they list up to 9 speed and on others 10?? Secondly, does it matter what speed a crankset is? For instance if i bought a deore 9 speed Cran. Would it be fine to run a 10 speed cassette on the back??

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Yes
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    It's a cassette and freehub though. Not a freewheel.
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  • kyle17290
    kyle17290 Posts: 261
    My bad ha it always gets me.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nine and ten speed cassettes are the same width and so the freehub will take either.

    The chainring separation is narrower for a ten speed than a nine speed, but many people use a 9 speed setup with 10 speed rear and 10 speed chain without issues, but I wouldn't go as far as using an 8 speed chainset.
    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.

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