8 speed and 10 speed

mathematics
mathematics Posts: 453
edited August 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
hi

Will my current front mech 3 speed in an 8 speed set up work with a 10 speed rear set up and 10 speed chain?

thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Probably not, the ten speed chain is narrower and so the mech cage is narrower to suite, you can get away with 1 speed difference but the setup can be fiddly, I suspect you won't get away with 2.
    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.
  • dgunthor
    dgunthor Posts: 644
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19684892#p19684892]mathematics[/url] wrote:
    hi

    Will my current front mech 3 speed in an 8 speed set up work with a 10 speed rear set up and 10 speed chain?

    thanks

    try it, worst case you get a new 10 speed mech

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