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Diablo Scott
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Steve Sr. wrote:
> Bike Folks,
>
> I am working on putting together a semi-custom road bike and looking
> for available groupo components. I don't really see the need for
> 10-speed and I understand that the rear triangle spacing is the same
> for both 9 and 10-speed. I am wondering if Shimano Ultegra
> (preferably) or Dura-ace is still available in 9-speed. I also have
> another bike which is 9-speed so I would have a souce of redundant
> spare parts.
>
> Now here comes the custom part. I am looking for a tripple crank with
> 170mm crank arms. I am also wanting a wide range 12-27 or so cassette
> in back. I don't know if this will require a special wide-range rear
> deraileur or not. Also the front deraileur has to accommodate a 31.6mm
> seat tube.
>
> Am I or my local LBS going to find this groupo or will I have to go
> with the new 10-speed setup?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
1. It's "gruppo"
2. It's "triple"
3. It's "derailleur"
4. It's available just about everywhere for now.
--
My bike blog:
http://diabloscott.blogspot.com/
> Bike Folks,
>
> I am working on putting together a semi-custom road bike and looking
> for available groupo components. I don't really see the need for
> 10-speed and I understand that the rear triangle spacing is the same
> for both 9 and 10-speed. I am wondering if Shimano Ultegra
> (preferably) or Dura-ace is still available in 9-speed. I also have
> another bike which is 9-speed so I would have a souce of redundant
> spare parts.
>
> Now here comes the custom part. I am looking for a tripple crank with
> 170mm crank arms. I am also wanting a wide range 12-27 or so cassette
> in back. I don't know if this will require a special wide-range rear
> deraileur or not. Also the front deraileur has to accommodate a 31.6mm
> seat tube.
>
> Am I or my local LBS going to find this groupo or will I have to go
> with the new 10-speed setup?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
1. It's "gruppo"
2. It's "triple"
3. It's "derailleur"
4. It's available just about everywhere for now.
--
My bike blog:
http://diabloscott.blogspot.com/