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Shimano shifters

carvedmarblecarvedmarble Posts: 61
edited March 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
I got some good advice around my last question about going from 3x10 to 1x10 and I've got another question, possibly a daft one!

On my xcal 9 it's running shimano sl-m610 shifters front and back, and with me looking to go 1x10 will be alright keeping the same rear shifter or should I look at changing it?

What's the actual difference between the different shimano shifters barring price?

Thanks

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    to go from 9 -10 yes you have to change the shifter.

    you also have to change the mech the cassette and the chain.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • carvedmarblecarvedmarble Posts: 61
    Sorry, meant it's a Trek X-Caliber 9. Running 3x10 at the min but will be converting it to 1x10 before spending the money and a specific 1x crankset to see how I get on.

    Is it worth changing the shifter running 1x10 or will it be ok? What's the diff between the 10 spd shimano shifters, just cost and weight?
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    I would just keep it if it is working.

    further up the versions the lighter things get. sometimes the feel changes.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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