TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Will i be able to convert my mtb from a 9 speed to a 10? I have the merida big nine.
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Yip, but it is gonna cost a bit. I'm in the process of doing so at the moment, and buying all the parts ain't cheap. You will need:- 10 Speed Rear Derailleur10 Speed ChainNew Front Chainrings - 38/2610 Speed Shifters.10 Speed Cassette. You can get away with a 9 speed front derailleur. If anything rather wait till you have to do rather then want to do it. Edit - added cassette to the list. You can also add a drivetrain if you don't have a 3x10 to convert to a 2x10. Edited March 10, 2014 by Caerus
dirtrider Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Will i be able to convert my mtb from a 9 speed to a 10? I have the merida big nine. You would need to replace the drive train ! Why ?
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Yip, but it is gonna cost a bit. I'm in the process of doing so at the moment, and buying all the parts ain't cheap. You will need:- 10 Speed Rear Derailleur10 Speed ChainNew Front Chainrings - 38/2610 Speed Shifters. You can get away with a 9 speed front derailleur. If anything rather wait till you have to do rather then want to do it. As a matter of interest why the new chainrings?
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 You would need to replace the drive train ! Why ? Forgot to add this to it, lucky I bought a 3x10 a while back. So just two new chainrings. I'll hold out till the rings are finished and
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 As a matter of interest why the new chainrings?Better gear ratio, I currently have a 3x10.
TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Author Posted March 10, 2014 You would need to replace the drive train ! Why ? I really need that extra gear.
DJ84 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I really need that extra gear. Then go buy a 12-36 9 speed cassette (will save you a lot of money compared to going 10/30 speed).It really wont make that much of a difference. To be honest on a 22/24 front chainring and a 36 sprocket you will have to be spinning your ass off just to move. Audible Anarchy 1
Longbarn Killer Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 It might be cheaper to sell your entire 9 speed set up and buy a 10 speed one. There are lots of hubbers selling 10 speed parts at pretty good prices.
MrJacques Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Maybe you can just add a bigger gear at the back (and keep it 9spd), like some guys do with their 1x11 setup? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131061-ultra-poormans-xx1/page__hl__42t
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Then go buy a 12-36 9 speed cassette (will save you a lot of money compared to going 10/30 speed).It really wont make that much of a difference. To be honest on a 22/24 front chainring and a 36 sprocket you will have to be spinning your ass off just to move. Does such a thing exist? I thought 11-34 was the biggest on 9sp ....
Flowta Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Does such a thing exist? I thought 11-34 was the biggest on 9sp .... Yes, but only comes in Deore level cassette HG-61 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-deore-hg61-9-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod31059 http://www.buycycle.co.za/brands/shimano-en-2-3-4-5-6/shimano-deore-cs-hg61-9-speed-cassette.html
DJ84 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Does such a thing exist? I thought 11-34 was the biggest on 9sp .... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-deore-hg61-9-speed-mtb-cassette/rp-prod31059 if you look there is an option for the 12-36
Flowta Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Cool, thanks gents! I may have a barely used one (2 rides) in my spares box too
TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Author Posted March 10, 2014 Thanx for all the decent help and advice. i will take it all in consideration especially the "bigger gear on 9"
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