STI levers with XTR derailleur compatibility

[JohnBug]

Am I right in thinking that that XTR Shadow mech (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-xt-m772 ... erailleur/) would be compatible with my Tiagra 9 speed STI levers?

I'm pretty certain they will from picking up the "vibe", but worth making sure before I shell out £70.

Front is a triple.

Cheers.

[meic]

Yes and it will work on that which is only an XT dérailleur too.

Available here slightly cheaper

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=20700

The 10 speed MTB rear dérailleur doesnt work with any road changers.

[Brucey]

I agree.

I also agree re an XT mech vs an XTR one. XTR is about twice the price for little gain that I can see.

Lower than XT and the shifting is just as good, but it doesn't necessarily last; e.g. XT pullies are significantly better than Deore/LX etc.

cheers

[JohnBug]

Thank you for pointing out the deal on the mech.

I've now acquired one, but not yet fitted it.