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Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. Also, what is the difference between long and short cage deraillers? Long is for trple cranks I gather? Regards, Sasha |
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Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear
derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. I picked up a brand new RD6600 on ebay for AUD$59 to my door the other week... yet to install it on the trainer bike tho (9 speed).. I'm guessing it wont be an issue.. Also, what is the difference between long and short cage deraillers? Long is for trple cranks I gather? Yep. cheers, GPL |
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59 bucks delivered! Wow, why cant I find deals like that.
Thanks for the info. Sasha "GPLama" wrote in message . .. Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. I picked up a brand new RD6600 on ebay for AUD$59 to my door the other week... yet to install it on the trainer bike tho (9 speed).. I'm guessing it wont be an issue.. Also, what is the difference between long and short cage deraillers? Long is for trple cranks I gather? Yep. cheers, GPL |
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Sasha (nospam) wrote: Hi, Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. Also, what is the difference between long and short cage deraillers? Long is for trple cranks I gather? Regards, Sasha Yes, use a '10s' rear der w/o problem or modification. Asamatteroffact 6600 rear ders are gonna be the only one available soon, like 6600 hubs. Long cage is a place to put the extra chain for a triple so as to safely use all ring and cog combos w/o breaking anything. |
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GPLama wrote: Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. I picked up a brand new RD6600 on ebay for AUD$59 to my door the other week... yet to install it on the trainer bike tho (9 speed).. I'm guessing it wont be an issue.. What's 59 Aussie bucks in US bucks? |
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Around $44.00 based on todays exchange rate. Road bike parts are generally
much more expensive in Oz than the US though. Sasha "Qui si parla Campagnolo" wrote in message oups.com... GPLama wrote: Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. I picked up a brand new RD6600 on ebay for AUD$59 to my door the other week... yet to install it on the trainer bike tho (9 speed).. I'm guessing it wont be an issue.. What's 59 Aussie bucks in US bucks? |
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The best place to find answers to compatibility are Shimano's
compatibility charts: see link http://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont...atibility.html and click on the rear drive chart Cheers RDK |
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In article , Sasha
wrote: Hi, Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. Wow, you're the third person I heard breaking the Ultegra RD-6500 at the pivot point.. I heard and witness one actually broke right in front of me during a 10% intense fast climbing session. The other was a Shimano 105 rear. Anyhow, a real derailleur doesn't care what speed you're running at as long as it is a right match. So, a 10 would work with your 9 speed no problem. Also, what is the difference between long and short cage deraillers? Long is for trple cranks I gather? Choosing the right cage depends upon how low a gear you are running the rear cassette on. A long cage would work better if you are planning to use a 32 to 34 with a triple, although you can arbitarily push a short cage to do this if you don't plan on being in such a low gear for too long and you don't cross-shift! A long cage would also be benefical if you are always cross shifting -- using a granny front with a 11 on the back or vice versa with a 52 and a 34. However, doing these will undoubtly shorten the lifespan of your rear derailleur, especially on those pivot points. David. |
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"David" wrote in message hoo.dsafds.com... In article , Sasha wrote: Hi, Can anyone tell me if I can replace my Ultegra 9-speed RD-6500 rear derailler (which violently broke at its pivot point causing me to crash, but thats another story) with a new RD6600 10 speed unit? Can I continue to use same chain, cluster etc. Wow, you're the third person I heard breaking the Ultegra RD-6500 at the pivot point.. I heard and witness one actually broke right in front of me during a 10% intense fast climbing session. The other was a Shimano 105 rear. Interesting. My derailleur was a bit over a year old. As a result of the derailler breaking my chain got sucked behind the rear cog and wrecked all the spokes on one side of the rear wheel, not to mention damaging the frame and beautiful paintwork on my orange Orbea. I have sent the wheel for repair, an will be speaking to a Shimano rep tommorrow about if and how Shimano will be assisting with repairs and parts replacement. I suspect Shimano will resist taking responsibility. Anyone here dealt with Shimano Australia in a similar case and what was the result? Regards, Sasha .. David. |
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