The compatibility between a chain and a cassette depends primarily on the number of speeds that each of them is designed for. Since chains and cassettes are considered consumables (in…
Good news. Tiagra shifters can be combined with Ultegra's mech. Rear Compatibility Tiagra 4500 rear shifters are compatible with Ultegra's 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4600 rear shifters can work with…
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of Shimano's 105 Di2 and Ultegra's mechanical series in relation to one another. The Advantages of 105 Di2 Affordable Electronic Shifting 105 Di2…
Condensed Answer: A Dura-Ace chain is compatible with Ultegra drivetrains when each is designed for the same number of gears. In other words, it's recommended to use an 11-speed chain…
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).…
Ultegra 6870 and Ultegra 8050 are high-end 11-speed road group sets by Shimano. The cable pulls and the rear shift ratios as well as the used technology of both group…
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…
Condensed answer: An Ultegra chain can be integrated into a 105 drivetrain as long as it matches the number of speeds that the bike has. Otherwise, the shifting will be…
Condensed answer: Ultegra rotors can be combined with 105 calipers when the rotors are of the correct size and rely on a mounting mechanism compatible with the hubs of the…
Condensed Answer: If the derailleur and the cassette are designed for the same number of speeds, then in most cases, it's totally acceptable to combine a 105 rear derailleur with…