2 x 9 speed???

The Red Baron
The Red Baron Posts: 19
edited December 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, yes I have read the 9 and 10 speed compatibility post in FAQs........

Quick question, which I didn't see covered. Can I buy a new 10 speed double chainset (eg XT) and run it with my existing 9 speed chain and cassette? 18 gears would be enough for me. I presume you can adapt a normal 3 stop left hand shifter and use it for a double chainset?

Thanks - main question is the 9 speed chain on a 10 speed crank.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Yes and no.

    The crank yes the shifter mmmmmmmmmm see what it says,

    I would just fit rings of the size you want to the crankset you have now.

    So much easier and cheeper.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Naver use an old chain on a new crank, will wear it down fast.
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  • The Red Baron
    The Red Baron Posts: 19
    Cheers, might re-think the shifter idea.....

    Where's a good source of chainrings to fit Shimano cranks? I've been looking for a 27T; Middleburn?
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Depends, what mounts are you using for the rings?
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    The Red Baron wrote:
    Where's a good source of chainrings to fit Shimano cranks?
    Shimano? Can't go wrong with a steel middle ring £13 they last for ages. Keep your granny ring, throw on a bash ring & away you go.

    The bash ring will stop you accidentally shifting into '3rd' so there's no need to adjust the shifter or the mech.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    I would still adjust the mech saves the chain trying to climb on the bash when you forget.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    .blitz wrote:
    The bash ring will stop you accidentally shifting into '3rd' so there's no need to adjust the shifter or the mech.

    Err just set the stops on the front mech as most people do.
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