9 and 10 speed.

[Pipsqueak]

Can someone please educate me.

 

I have a shimano XT 9 speed system on by MTB. If want to go 10 speed do I have to purchase everything - shifters, derailleur, cassette and crank? Can I get away with just the cassette and the shifters?

 

Sorry for the doff question. It's lot of money going XT all over again.

[Wannabe]

Do a search in the Technical section. This subject was comprehensively dealt with a few months back. All your answers is there.

 

edit. But yes, you can get away with shifters and cassette changes only.

Edited September 18, 2012 by Wannabe

[Cippo]

The new XT shifters can be used for 2x or 3x front shifting. You will need shifters, rear deraileur, cassette and 10speed chain.

[Andro]

Sure you can, busy converting my better side's bike from 3x10 to 1x10 with grip shift...

 

Did mine and is like "Sex on the Beach" Yummy (Cocktail)

Edited September 18, 2012 by Andro

[DR ◣◢]

Shifters, derailleur and cassette. Cranks will work.

[Cippo]

Do a search in the Technical section. This subject was comprehensively dealt with a few months back. All your answers is there.

 

edit. But yes, you can get away with shifters and cassette changes only.

 

Why not the chain as well @Wannabe?

[Wannabe]

Why not the chain as well @Wannabe?

Forgot about the chain.

[Pipsqueak]

Thanks for the replies guys, did a few searches in Tech Shack - no joy.

 

So why can't I use my old derailleur? Derailleurs aren't indexed are they? I'd probably buy a double xt crank and new shifters (obviously with the 10 sp cassette and chain), but what would be the difference between a new long cage derailleur and the one I have?

 

Sorry to sound so dogged, but it's a fair bit of cash.