Shimano RD-6700 Ultegra RD --- BEST shifter recommendation
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Shimano RD-6700 Ultegra RD --- BEST shifter recommendation
I'm running a new Shimano RD-6700 Ultegra Rear Derailleur (Short Cage / 10-speed) on my Cannondale EVO SuperSix. I have a single chainring (that's all you need to bomb around Manhattan) and 23-12 cassette. I have flat-bars, and currently have the Shimano Tiagra shifter. It feels very heavy compared to the Deore shifter / Sora rear derailleur I have on a different bike. The Ultegra derailleur is brand new, but the shifting feels like crap!!! What is the BEST compatible shifter I can use (remember flat-bars) to help my shifting?
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Why not use mountain bike stuff? Shifters made for flat bars and the cassette range won't be challenges at all by the der. Andy.
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Andy... I thought about that, but I wanted a short-cage RD, and Ultegra seemed the best way to go. Is there even such a thing as XTR or XT short-cage RD???
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As the OP is using a 6700 RD, MTB parts won't work (Dyna-Sys)
For a shifter, the best choice is a R770 shifter, this is a non-series Ultegra level part, although would be looking at cable routing/replacement initially before spending more money on an additional shifter.
For a shifter, the best choice is a R770 shifter, this is a non-series Ultegra level part, although would be looking at cable routing/replacement initially before spending more money on an additional shifter.
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