Shimano 11 shifters with a 9 speed rear mech ???

Posted on Sun 15th, March 2015

• #1

TerryA

As above - can it be made to work ??
• #2

pifko

Hmm, I don't see what would prevent it from working: 9sp cassettes are slightly wider than 10sp, so the range of movement might be ok.

I assume you're referring to a Shimano dérailleur.
• #3

Oswald

I'd be suprised if it does work. The sprocket pitch of the cassettes is different and the cable pull ratio of the shifters is different - shimano changed this when they went 11 speed.
• #4

TerryA

yep - Shimano
• #5

pifko

Ah, I didn't know the pull ratio changed with 11sp. Probably won't work then. A 105 11sp dérailleur can't be too expensive though?
• #6

UsualSuspect

Cable pull ratio is a complete bummer. No more getting 7700 DA to work with anything after 11 speed darkened my door!
• #7

UsualSuspect

105 11 speed rear are cheap as chips but heavy.
• #8

ugosantalucia

If you want to use a 9 speed cassette It only works with Campagnolo 11 shifters...

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