TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Will i be able to convert my mtb from a 9 speed to a 10? I have the merida big nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 10, 2014 Share As a matter of interest why the new chainrings?Better gear ratio, I currently have a 3x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Share You would need to replace the drive train ! Why ? I really need that extra gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted March 10, 2014 Share Cool, thanks gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted March 10, 2014 Share Cool, thanks gents! I may have a barely used one (2 rides) in my spares box too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewGuy Posted March 10, 2014 Share Thanx for all the decent help and advice. i will take it all in consideration especially the "bigger gear on 9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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