| Re: Shimano Ultegra 9-speed Still Available New?
In article <1109635385.7b93c2ed1a60189832cd992142e1b0a9@teran ews>,
Diablo Scott <N0SPAMdiabloscott@terra.es> wrote:
> Steve Sr. 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
> >
> 1. It's "gruppo"
> 2. It's "triple"
> 3. It's "derailleur"
> 4. It's available just about everywhere for now.
Praise be to Allah, a fellow pedant!
1. It's only "gruppo" in Italy or if you are a poseur. Otherwise, in
English-speaking environs, it's "group".
2. Yep.
3. It's only "derailleur" if you happen to be speaking French.
"Derailer" is the English word, and a better one, because the word
explains what it does.
4. Yep, again.
--
Ted Bennett
Portland, OR
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