Tiagra Shifters + a GRX Derailleur? Good Combination or Maybe Not So Much?
Tiagra and GRX make for a mean duo, but many dependencies have to be taken into consideration, or else the combo won't produce good results. Below I have summarized the…
What Happens If We Combine an 11-speed Derailleur With an 8-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Condensed Answer: It's possible to integrate an 11-speed derailleur in an indexed drivetrain with an 8-speed cassette and 8-speed shifter only in the following cases: Option 1: 11-speed Shimano or…
The Secret To Combining Shimano 105 Cassettes With Ultegra
Condensed Answer: Shimano 105's 11-speed road cassettes are compatible with the 11-speed Ultegra series (R8000 & 6800). Shimano 105's 10-speed road cassettes are compatible with the 10-speed Ultegra series (6700).…
Combining a SRAM X5 Shifter With a Shimano Derailleur
Condensed Answer: SRAM X5's rear shifters are designed for 9 and 10-speeds. The cable pull and rear shift ratio of SRAM's rear 9 and 10-speed MTB products do not match…
Combining an Ultegra R8000 Rear Derailleur and 6800 Shifters
An Ultegra R8000 rear derailleur can be combined with 6800 shifters because all of the components are designed for 11-speed road bikes. Consequently, the rear derailleur has the needed rear…
Do I Need a Clutch Derailleur On My Road Bike? (fast answer)
Condensed answer: A clutch derailleur could be helpful when running a 1x drivetrain. In all other cases, it wouldn't play an important role when it comes to road bikes and…
Can You Combine an Ultegra Shifter with an XT Derailleur? (fast answer)
Condensed Answer: Only a 9-speed XT derailleur can operate with Ultegra shifters (10-speed models) by default. If the goal is to use 10 or 11-speed derailleurs, an adapter will be…
Can I Use a 9-speed Derailleur With an 11-speed Cassette?
The factors that determine whether a 9-speed derailleur will be compatible with an 11-speed cassette are: The derailleur's rear shift ratio. The derailleur's total capacity. Understanding Rear Shift Ratios Modern…
Can an 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 12-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Two factors determine whether an 11-speed derailleur is compatible with a 12-speed cassette and shifter: The derailleur rear shift ratio The derailleur's total capacity Understanding Derailleur Rear Shift Ratio Apart…
Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)
Description of the Problem: The rear derailleur and the inner part of the chain are coming in contact with the spokes of the rear wheel. In most cases, the issue…