Retrofriction 10 mtb…

[GuyBoden]

I have been using a combination of a friction shifter with a Shimano 10 speed MTB Rear Derailleur and it's working fine. The concern was that the friction shifter wouldn't work with the large cable pull of the newer Shimano 10 speed MTB RD, but the friction shifter worked fine.

The friction shifter does need to move 180 degrees between the lowest and highest cassette sprocket, which is more than was needed for 9 speed, so you do have to move the lever more.

I'm using a Dia-Compe Silver friction shifter.
http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product/silv ... ift-lever/


I'm using the Shimano MTB 10 speed RD-M781 SGS (No clutch)
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/ ... 81-GS.html


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[Mick F]

Been out three times on Mouton over the last week or so, and the friction shifting is marvellous.

10sp Shimano with Deore XT rear mech and Campag friction DT levers.
Simple, basic, perfect.

Should have done it YEARS ago.