Titiritero
Retro Guru
As far as I know, the 9 speed cassette on your second hand wheels might not be compatible with the CUES chain/derailleur? (Or at least so says Shimano)
93 Rockhopper Shimano Cues compatibility advice.
- Thread starter mozdog
- Start date
Even more reason just to stick to Deore HG stuff.
I looked into cues briefly and decided against it as it seemed a bit strange, 10sp needing 11sp chain for example. Other drive train options are simpler and arguably better. If you want 10sp I've got a fair bit ranging from deore to xtr, and some 11sp stuff as well. All should work with a 9sp freehub too. It has worked for me on various builds, some is only surplus in my stash due to growing children and bike upgrades.
minor_LEGEND
Senior Retro Guru
I'd just be inclined to source better components, perhaps second hand to be honest. You can build a 9 or 10sp XTR based drivetrain for not too much money. It might just be me, but high quality components win every time.
this. Got an XT 9 spd derailleur for like.. US$10 from a redditor last week. It's well over 10 years old and still smooth as baby's butt.
