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9 speed Chainset compatible with 10 speed

barry75 · 2011-01-16 10:59:15

Guys Is there a difference between a 9 speed chainset and a 10 speed chainset,Can i run a 9 speed chainset with a 10 speed setup?eg 10 speed rear mech,front mech and 10 speed cassette without any problems?

16-01-2011 10:59am

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barry75

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Guys

Is there a difference between a 9 speed chainset and a 10 speed chainset,Can i run a 9 speed chainset with a 10 speed setup?eg 10 speed rear mech,front mech and 10 speed cassette without any problems?

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#2 16-01-2011 1:19pm

Quigs Snr

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A 9 speed chainset will work fine in a 10 speed drivetrain. Furthermore, branding doesn't really matter e.g. a campag chainset will work fine in an otherwise Shimano setup etc...

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#3 16-01-2011 1:24pm

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Thanks for that,its good to know I can pick up a 9 speed chainset a lot cheaper.

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#4 16-01-2011 8:27pm

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And you'll even see brake calipers labelled 8,9 or 10 speed!

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