What do I need to change?
I'm currently running a 7-speed Shimano cassette with down-tube friction shifters. My newer wheels though are to be equipped with a 10-speed Campag cassette.
I got the bigger cassette to help with the hill climbing, but am worried now that I might have to change too much other stuff...
I'm looking around for a new rear dérailleur to match, but want to change as little as possible in other respects:
The front half is currently fitted with Veloce mech & Veloce double chainset/cranks.
I'd prefer to stick to down-tube friction shifters - only partly for the retro value - but mainly because it's the only way I've ever known.
Questions:
1) Is there any reason why my existing shifters won't work with 10-speed cassette & a new derailleur?
2) Does a new rear mech have to be quite a specific kind: ie. 10-speed or a certain cage length? How different are 9-speeds, long cages, etc.?
3) Is 10 on the back ok to run with a double on the front or is it better to go triple on the front (which I guess would also mean a different bottom bracket)?
Is it just me or were old parts not quite so confusing?
Thanks for any info
I'm currently running a 7-speed Shimano cassette with down-tube friction shifters. My newer wheels though are to be equipped with a 10-speed Campag cassette.
I got the bigger cassette to help with the hill climbing, but am worried now that I might have to change too much other stuff...
I'm looking around for a new rear dérailleur to match, but want to change as little as possible in other respects:
The front half is currently fitted with Veloce mech & Veloce double chainset/cranks.
I'd prefer to stick to down-tube friction shifters - only partly for the retro value - but mainly because it's the only way I've ever known.
Questions:
1) Is there any reason why my existing shifters won't work with 10-speed cassette & a new derailleur?
2) Does a new rear mech have to be quite a specific kind: ie. 10-speed or a certain cage length? How different are 9-speeds, long cages, etc.?
3) Is 10 on the back ok to run with a double on the front or is it better to go triple on the front (which I guess would also mean a different bottom bracket)?
Is it just me or were old parts not quite so confusing?
Thanks for any info