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02-28-2005, 04:12 PM

On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:47:52 -0500, Steve Sr. <Nospam@nospam.com>
wrote:

>Bike Folks,
>
>I am working on putting together a semi-custom road bike and looking
>for available groupo components. I don't really see the need for
>10-speed and I understand that the rear triangle spacing is the same
>for both 9 and 10-speed. I am wondering if Shimano Ultegra
>(preferably) or Dura-ace is still available in 9-speed. I also have
>another bike which is 9-speed so I would have a souce of redundant
>spare parts.
>
>Now here comes the custom part. I am looking for a tripple crank with
>170mm crank arms. I am also wanting a wide range 12-27 or so cassette
>in back. I don't know if this will require a special wide-range rear
>deraileur or not. Also the front deraileur has to accommodate a 31.6mm
>seat tube.
>
>Am I or my local LBS going to find this groupo or will I have to go
>with the new 10-speed setup?
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Steve

Hi Dura-Ace triple is still available in 9-speed. You can usually
find 9-speed 12-27 cassettes, in Ultegra. Any of Shimano's long cage
rear derailleurs will work fine. For the front derailleur use a
Dura-Ace triple.
Actually, I just checked Performance, they have the 9-speed Ultegra in
stock, take a look:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=5122

If you join Team Performance, for $20, you can get the DA triple
carank $399, as a member for $279.96. For your $20 you also get 10%
off on your next purchase and 2nd Day shipping for Ground rates.
For anyone planning on spending more than $200 at Performance in a
year, then Team Performance is a good deal.

For Ultegra cassettes, I have had good luck finding all sizes at Excel
Sports, they have the 12-27 and my preference the 14-25 in stock.
http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...jor=1&minor=10

There are 9-speed parts available all over the internet, very easy to
find.

Life is Good!
Jeff

02-28-2005, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jeff Starr Posts: n/a	Re: Shimano Ultegra 9-speed Still Available New? On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 18:47:52 -0500, Steve Sr. <Nospam@nospam.com> wrote: >Bike Folks, > >I am working on putting together a semi-custom road bike and looking >for available groupo components. I don't really see the need for >10-speed and I understand that the rear triangle spacing is the same >for both 9 and 10-speed. I am wondering if Shimano Ultegra >(preferably) or Dura-ace is still available in 9-speed. I also have >another bike which is 9-speed so I would have a souce of redundant >spare parts. > >Now here comes the custom part. I am looking for a tripple crank with >170mm crank arms. I am also wanting a wide range 12-27 or so cassette >in back. I don't know if this will require a special wide-range rear >deraileur or not. Also the front deraileur has to accommodate a 31.6mm >seat tube. > >Am I or my local LBS going to find this groupo or will I have to go >with the new 10-speed setup? > > >Thanks, > >Steve Hi Dura-Ace triple is still available in 9-speed. You can usually find 9-speed 12-27 cassettes, in Ultegra. Any of Shimano's long cage rear derailleurs will work fine. For the front derailleur use a Dura-Ace triple. Actually, I just checked Performance, they have the 9-speed Ultegra in stock, take a look: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_id=5122 If you join Team Performance, for $20, you can get the DA triple carank $399, as a member for $279.96. For your $20 you also get 10% off on your next purchase and 2nd Day shipping for Ground rates. For anyone planning on spending more than $200 at Performance in a year, then Team Performance is a good deal. For Ultegra cassettes, I have had good luck finding all sizes at Excel Sports, they have the 12-27 and my preference the 14-25 in stock. http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...jor=1&minor=10 There are 9-speed parts available all over the internet, very easy to find. Life is Good! Jeff