Can I mix drivetrain components as I want to ?
10-02-08, 01:26 PM
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Can I mix drivetrain components as I want to ?
I've a Cannondale CAAD 9 with full Shimano 105 with the exception of the cassette which is Ultegra.
When I reach the point where I need to replace the chain/cassette will I then be able to use a Dura-Ace chain/cassette ? Also, will I be able to use DA shifters with the rest being 105 and will I feel an improvement when the rest is 105 ?
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Jakob Laursen
When I reach the point where I need to replace the chain/cassette will I then be able to use a Dura-Ace chain/cassette ? Also, will I be able to use DA shifters with the rest being 105 and will I feel an improvement when the rest is 105 ?
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Jakob Laursen
10-02-08, 01:45 PM
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yes.. you can mix and match.. you can pretty much use any shimano derailleur with any shifter. In fact, I'm using the first generation 105 (6speed) rear derailleur with a 9 speed dura aces bar end shifter and SRAM 9speed cassette. It all works fine. ONly thing is when you change your parts, the shifter needs to be the same as the cassette and chain.... meaning.. all 9speed or all 10speed, etc..
I'm sure someone will comment more eloquently.. i just got back from a ride and my head is spinning.
I'm sure someone will comment more eloquently.. i just got back from a ride and my head is spinning.
10-02-08, 01:46 PM
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brand new DA is different?? damn Shimano! haha
10-02-08, 01:48 PM
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Yup, the new Dura-Ace is NOT backwards compatible.
To the OP, yes you can do it, you can also use SRAM parts with Shimano (i.e. cassettes).
To the OP, yes you can do it, you can also use SRAM parts with Shimano (i.e. cassettes).
10-02-08, 02:13 PM
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No point in getting a DA cassette though, even some pro teams use Ultegra. They last longer.
