8 speed to 11 speed
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It was a weird situation. I have a post about it. https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...lp-please.html
Shimano HG50 8 Speed Cassette > Components > Drivetrain > Cassettes | Jenson USA
If you are going to spend $600+ upgrading that bike you might as well sell and buy something new or slightly used with 105 group
For $1000 you can buy the same bike new with 105 and disc brakes
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...400309__400309
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I don't even know. I'm new at all this. I'll ask the mechanic when I take it for the crankset. I'm only ordering the crankset today. Next month I'll get the rest. I chose those because the bike I dream of has those rings. LOL What do you think I should do. I do mostly plains. There's only a few mountains around here with about 5-8% incline and one with about 15% average. Also, my bike has a 170mm crankset. Would the 172.5 or 175 make any difference or should I just go for what I currently have?
As for the crank length, that is more of a fit issue. If you are particularly tall, then going for longer cranks might be helpful. If you are more on the short side and your knees sometimes hit your chest when riding fully tucked, then going for 165mm cranks might help. If you are not having any fit issues then stick with what you have.
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I like your idea rms13. I will be getting the crankset for sure because i need it and i will get that 8 speed 11/32 cassette. Thank you
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I'll be going with a 52/36, 11/32.
11/32 because the only other option for the 8 speed that rms13 showed me was 12/25 and I already have that on my bike. Plus its only $15. And I currently have a 170mm and it fits just fine so i'll stick with that. Thanks
11/32 because the only other option for the 8 speed that rms13 showed me was 12/25 and I already have that on my bike. Plus its only $15. And I currently have a 170mm and it fits just fine so i'll stick with that. Thanks
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Well forum you have helped me a ton. I will save my money and not buy the groupset. I have decided to get the 52/36 crankset (i do mostly flats, sometimes hills, There aren't many around here) because the one I have is broken and an 8 speed 11/32 cassette which is only $15.99. And as for wheels I'll just save my money to buy a nice bike in about a year or 2. This is for another post but i personally like the Giant Propel Advanced 0.
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Good choice. I've decided on about that same setup on my 8sp group. Don't forget you'll probably need a long cage derailleur with that 11/32.
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For real. IMO, if money is burning a hole in your pocket, get some new accessories or kit, and work on your technique. I see this a lot. New riders with a couple of months under their belt decide they need the latest and greatest
I say this often. The pros, were using 7 and 8 speed into the mid 90s. Your 8 speed is as capable of climbing hills as anything Merckx , Indurain, Hinault or Lemond ever used when they were in their prime. Pretty sure if they could conquer Ventoux, Alpe d'Huez, and Tourmalet with 8 speed or less, it isn't slowing you down much.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimano
I say this often. The pros, were using 7 and 8 speed into the mid 90s. Your 8 speed is as capable of climbing hills as anything Merckx , Indurain, Hinault or Lemond ever used when they were in their prime. Pretty sure if they could conquer Ventoux, Alpe d'Huez, and Tourmalet with 8 speed or less, it isn't slowing you down much.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimano
Do note that "and ride more, and harder" is a necessary component, though.
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I went from Sora to 105 (5800: 50/34, 12-25) via eBay. I pieced together a complete groupset made up of take-offs and new parts. A week's worth of effort made it cost about $350...then a few days later I saw a complete set in-a-box for $400. I don't regret doing it the way that I did but if I could do it over again, I'd get the box set. The real kick in the nuts was the cost of the tools...those Park tools arent' cheap--even on eBay (only bought new tools). I bought some Mavic Open Elite wheels from eBay to complete the conversion. Damn project cost me $600 but it was a fun and I'll be keeping my Allez Sport until I die now.
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Yes. The cage of the derailleur is based on the largest ring of the cassette. Most of the time if you go over 28 you need the long cage. They're not expensive for 8 speed groups.
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Well forum you have helped me a ton. I will save my money and not buy the groupset. I have decided to get the 52/36 crankset (i do mostly flats, sometimes hills, There aren't many around here) because the one I have is broken and an 8 speed 11/32 cassette which is only $15.99. And as for wheels I'll just save my money to buy a nice bike in about a year or 2. This is for another post but i personally like the Giant Propel Advanced 0.
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It really doesn't make sense if you currently have 50/34 and can't get up a hill with that. But 36/32 combo is about the same as 34/32 so it doesn't matter much. But I will guarantee OP can't spin the cranks on flat surface in 50/11 gear so really no need to have that 52. Which is true for most of us that aren't racing. I never need 50/11 unless I'm spinning out on a steep descent
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Yes. The cage of the derailleur is based on the largest ring of the cassette. Most of the time if you go over 28 you need the long cage. They're not expensive for 8 speed groups.
Shimano Deore M591 SGS Rear Derailleur
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52/36 is sometimes a better match for the 12-25 cassette, which is the only tight cassette at the 105 level. But if you need low gears, I'd rather just go with a compact.
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It really doesn't make sense if you currently have 50/34 and can't get up a hill with that. But 36/32 combo is about the same as 34/32 so it doesn't matter much. But I will guarantee OP can't spin the cranks on flat surface in 50/11 gear so really no need to have that 52. Which is true for most of us that aren't racing. I never need 50/11 unless I'm spinning out on a steep descent
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Ribble has the 4700 10 speed group for $285 with free shipping right now. The 10 speed will fit your wheels, back exiting cables will give you a cleaner look and they have several gear ratio options in stock.
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The price difference is so small between 5800 and 4700, I would run 5800 as 11 minus 1 speed just to leave the possibility of a wheel upgrade later.
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There's a Seller on eBay who is advertising New OE Cannondale marked/stamped 8-speed 12-32 cassettes (made by Sunlite) for $7.99, including the shipping.
I just bought one for a friend. The cassette is punched out to save weight (much lighter than most Shimano 8-speed cassettes) and finished in silver matte (not shiny chrome).
I just bought one for a friend. The cassette is punched out to save weight (much lighter than most Shimano 8-speed cassettes) and finished in silver matte (not shiny chrome).
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Well forum you have helped me a ton. I will save my money and not buy the groupset. I have decided to get the 52/36 crankset (i do mostly flats, sometimes hills, There aren't many around here) because the one I have is broken and an 8 speed 11/32 cassette which is only $15.99. And as for wheels I'll just save my money to buy a nice bike in about a year or 2. This is for another post but i personally like the Giant Propel Advanced 0.
Why not get a compact crankset with 34t small ring ??
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