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  • Thought I'd ask here as it is for current project.

    Is friction shifting for 10 speed a stupid idea ? Does anyone run it? It can obviously be done and is probably down to preference/patience. I have a 10s Shimano mtb mech but don't want to spend a lot on an indexed bar end.

  • Urgh, you're also going to run into shift ratio issues if you're not careful. I can't comment on the mtb rear mechs, but I have the 10-speed indexed Dura Ace downtube shifters with a 105 5700 rear mech. Both of those have the old shift ratio for 10-speed. It works brilliantly but the gear index clicks are very close together. Just my opinion, but I think you would get a lot of over-shifts and clicking in friction mode.

  • Good to know. I think i will make do with my current trigger shifter on Albatros bars. If I want to move to bar end will probably just end up picking up a cheap 8/9 rear mech and cassette. If the range is vast enough I don't feel I need all 10 gears anyway.

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