9 Spd XT crank compatible with new 10 Spd Shimano?

[The Smoovf]

Hi people.

 

Was just wondering if my current 9 speed XT crank would work 100% with Shimano's new 10 speed drivetrains?

[mad bout mtb]

u might just need the new 10 speed chainrings

Edited January 23, 2011 by mad bout mtb

[MattyG]

u might just need the new 10 speed chainrings

for the price of xt chain rings you might as well buy the xt/slx 10 speed crank

 

for replacement chainrings its gna cost around R1300(cwc prices) and for that price you can get a slx 10 speed crank which is just as good as xt if not better give or take a few grams more which you will not notice.

 

I rate you try your 9 speed crank personaly i think it should work but shimano says it does not. i think its due to the 10speed chainrings being slightly narrower. If you have trouble shifting just get a slx 10speed crankset.

[George Nel]

Hi people.

 

Was just wondering if my current 9 speed XT crank would work 100% with Shimano's new 10 speed drivetrains?

Don't think so,10 speed chains are thinner than 9spd, you'll have to change chainrings.

I speak under correction.

[DawieO]

works fine. I ride a bike set up like that.

[deanbean]

I was reading in a bike magazine, MBAction or MBUK, where they tested different cranksets, they found no difference in using a 9 or 10 speed chain. so use what you've got

[Bat-ass]

While we on the subject, what about frone deraillers? can you use your existing 9st XT front derailler with 10 speed setup?