2006 105 brifters ok w/2010 Ultegra brakes/derailleurs ?
08-28-09, 08:03 AM
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2006 105 brifters ok w/2010 Ultegra brakes/derailleurs ?
Hi All,
Ordered a 2010 CAAD9 frame. Will be swapping over some of the parts from my existing bike but will also begin upgrading some parts to 2010 Ultegra. I would like to keep my 105 brifters & R700 compact crank for now and upgrade my FD, RD, & brake calipers to Ultegra. Are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of ?
I have to the the adapter sleeve for the BB30 BB to work with my R700 crank too....that should be ok right ?
Anyone have any feedback on FSA BB30 cranks ? The lower end stuff thank you....
Ordered a 2010 CAAD9 frame. Will be swapping over some of the parts from my existing bike but will also begin upgrading some parts to 2010 Ultegra. I would like to keep my 105 brifters & R700 compact crank for now and upgrade my FD, RD, & brake calipers to Ultegra. Are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of ?
I have to the the adapter sleeve for the BB30 BB to work with my R700 crank too....that should be ok right ?
Anyone have any feedback on FSA BB30 cranks ? The lower end stuff thank you....
08-28-09, 08:48 AM
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The parts will work together, I doubt you'll see much "upgrade" from what you have.
I understand that once you put the adapter for the BB30 BB shell in, it does not easily come out. Something to consider if you are planning a crank upgrade in the near future. Might be better to go with the BB30 cranks now and other upgrades later.
I understand that once you put the adapter for the BB30 BB shell in, it does not easily come out. Something to consider if you are planning a crank upgrade in the near future. Might be better to go with the BB30 cranks now and other upgrades later.
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The parts will work together, I doubt you'll see much "upgrade" from what you have.
I understand that once you put the adapter for the BB30 BB shell in, it does not easily come out. Something to consider if you are planning a crank upgrade in the near future. Might be better to go with the BB30 cranks now and other upgrades later.
I understand that once you put the adapter for the BB30 BB shell in, it does not easily come out. Something to consider if you are planning a crank upgrade in the near future. Might be better to go with the BB30 cranks now and other upgrades later.
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My understanding is that the 2010 BR-6700 brakeset is designed to work specifically with the new 6700 (or 7900) levers. This is due to a redesign of the calipers, resulting in a change of the pivot points and required cable pull. I haven't heard of anyone attempting to match the last generation levers with the new calipers, so I have no idea whether braking performance would be merely below optimal or completely ineffective.
