Dyna-Sys query

[atlantis]

Hi !
I just could not find the direct answer to my query , hope you would help me out.
I have been gifted an M610 Deore Crankset 48-36-26.
Was wanting to upgrade my hybrid, with a 9 speed , but now that I have this , thought I would go the 10 speed route.
Did some reading and found e Dyn-Sys to be quite complicated.

My questions are related to the shifter, front derailleur, rear derailleur, cassette and chain

2.Does the shifter have to be a shimano or can i use another, say for a drop bar.
3. Can i use any road 10 speed fd ?
4. Does the rear derailleur have to be dyna -sys compatible ?
5. Can I just use a tiagra 10 speed cassette, not interested to go beyond 30 teeth
6.Can any 10 speed chain , eg sram work on this combo.

Basically just needed to know what has to be Dyna -sys.

rgds

 

[Nibor]

I think that the chainset is dyna sys is irrelevant the difference in dyna sys refers to the mechs and shifters if you use road equipment you will be fine just ensure the front dérailleur and shifter are triple compatible.

 

[atlantis]

The crankset does mention that it needs an hgx chain something like that

 

[Nibor]

The crankset does mention that it needs an hgx chain something like that

Wouldnt panic 10 speed chains are 10 speed chains

 

[atlantis]

on the flip side, say I want to make it a 9 speed. Can I use this Crankset ?
I would get the front derailleur, rear derailleur, chain and cassette for 9 speed. Is it possible

 

[Nibor]

Yes should be ok

 

[Cubist]

Yes. I mix and match 9 speed chainrings and crankset on a couple of bikes with 10 speed rear. . The so-called 10 speed chainrings are the same internal size as 9 speed, in other words it won't affect the chain. The only thing to watch if using a different shifter is that the shifter can throw the right amount of cable. Also, road front mechs have a different diameter as they are designed primarily for bigger chainrings. An MTB double will be optimal at say 38-40 teeth big ring, but a triple not much bigger than 44. With the arc of the cage being set up for 50 or 54 teeth outer, a triple road mech may struggle to run down to a 22 or 24t granny.

Shimano do/did a range of XT touring gears that are bigger than MTB, but not as big as Road, though they may be known as trekking setup in some descriptions.