Bicycle Mechanics - Shifter over haulin question

So, I have a friend that has an Ultegra 8 spd. Shifter. HE says he would give it to me but the problem is that I have a bike with all sora parts, it is a 24 spd bike with triple in the front and 8 in the back.

Is it possible to just change the right shifter to the 8 spd, Ultegra shifter with my 8spd sora rear derailleur? Would there be a problem? do i need to get a new derailleur or will it be ok? Like i need to know any thing that could be a problem


Thanks Abunch all!

So, I have a friend that has an Ultegra 8 spd. Shifter. HE says he would give it to me but the problem is that I have a bike with all sora parts, it is a 24 spd bike with triple in the front and 8 in the back.

Is it possible to just change the right shifter to the 8 spd, Ultegra shifter with my 8spd sora rear derailleur? Would there be a problem? do i need to get a new derailleur or will it be ok? Like i need to know any thing that could be a problem


Thanks Abunch all!
It works in the back,but the 600 front won't shift your triple.

So it will work fine with the 8 spd back , no probelm with the saora stuff, no i wont change the front.

Sweet thanks alot.

NO problems with the cables?

NO problems with the cables?No, but if you are changing out a shifter, a new cable is cheap.

Sweet, Is it hard to do the over haulin my self? will it result in reataping, (even though my left side it almot completely scratched and falling apart :rolleyes:

What i would have to do is,

Remove the sora shifter
Take out the cable fromt the sora shifter
install the ultegra shifter
put cable in ultegra shifter
test shifter
retape?
RIDE

IF im off please tell me, It is my first time doing something like this, thanks sydney and everyone.

Sweet, Is it hard to do the over haulin my self? will it result in reataping, (even though my left side it almot completely scratched and falling apart :rolleyes:

What i would have to do is,

Remove the sora shifter
Take out the cable fromt the sora shifter
install the ultegra shifter
put cable in ultegra shifter
test shifter
retape?
RIDE

IF im off please tell me, It is my first time doing something like this, thanks sydney and everyone.The brake cable also has to be dealt with and reinstalled inthe new shifter. New cables are just easier to deal with ,as they are not kinked,frayed or otherwise buggered.

Thanks SO much sydney, so woul i just use any cable or would it have to be ultegra specific.

Thanks for bearing with me

Thanks SO much sydney, so woul i just use any cable or would it have to be ultegra specific.

Thanks for bearing with meGeneric cables work .Just be sure they are for integrated shimano shifting systems, especialy the derailer cable. Ranger got hosed bad by a too large in diameter caable intended for an older friction system.

How can i only get one, rear derailer cable, places ive looked theres only like a 20-50 buck pack.

Neva Mind!

I found it on Nahsbar,

what about this cable?http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=74&subcategory=1029&brand=&sku=2436&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename= Its there teflon cabvle, doesnt say if it is front or back specific


DO i need to get another brake cable too, wait that means rewiring right?

this may be harder than i think :(

aaaaaaaannnnnnhhhh thanks so much,


ITS IN GERMAN! I CANT READ IT!

Or Russian

Neva Mind!

I found it on Nahsbar,

what about this cable?http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=74&subcategory=1029&brand=&sku=2436&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename= Its there teflon cabvle, doesnt say if it is front or back specific


DO i need to get another brake cable too, wait that means rewiring right?

this may be harder than i think :(It works.Has to be cut to length. You have to redo the brake cable .A new one is easier to work with.Just suck it up.

Thanks for the mental part, Sydney your the man, thanks alot, im soon going to get the shifter and mostlikeyl head to my Lbs to get the cables, and have them answer any questions.

And one more thing, there is an 8 spd ultegra shifter right? I hope so, if so i just wasted your time.

The old Shimano 600 shifters were 8spd, they are called either 600 or Ultegra. Don't know if the newer 9spd ones are backwards compatible off the top of my head though.

Take it to the LBS, and have them show you how to do it, or have them guide/teach you through it. If you can't/don't know how to install your pedals, than this will be too complicated.

Thanks boston fixed, always there :rolleyes: , I didnt have as much confidence as i did before.

*as i do now

Even if you think you know what you are doing, it's still a good idea to have the LBS guide you through it, as they might have some tricks/tips which can make it easier, etc. I'm glad to see that you mechanic skills are improving.

Oh i know, before it was in the sense of i didint want to even do it to risk breaking something, now i am trying to get all the tips i can to do it my self. I may do something like go in and show them the shifter (maybe bike) and have them give me sheet or have someone tell me and ill write down what needs to be done, and hopefully my lbs wont sucker me into having them do it, so if there is any thing that could do wrong when ido it that they will tell me so i am aware of it as i am doing it.

There is an 'edit' button so that you do not have to repost corrections.

wait what? im missing something.

Thanks boston fixed, always there :rolleyes: , I didnt have as much confidence as i did before.
Your post which had a mistake..

*as i do now
And your reply to amend your previous post. Next time use the 'edit' button at the bottom of your post, near the 'reply' button. It makes things easier, and cuts down on the number of uneccessary posts.

Thanks i thought you were talking about shifters i was like wha???

That would be really silly.

That would be really silly.

Problem is I am not kidding. :D ........ :o .......... :(