Can You Put Shimano Deore Parts On a Road Bike? (simple answer)
Shimano Deore is an MTB group set from Shimano. Consequently, one cannot simply install Deore parts on a road bike and expect them to work as intended right out of…
Shimano Deore is an MTB group set from Shimano. Consequently, one cannot simply install Deore parts on a road bike and expect them to work as intended right out of…
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…
Condensed Answer: If the 105 derailleur is designed for the same number of speeds as the Ultegra shifters, they can be combined. If the gears do not match, however, the…
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…
Basic Knowledge The main source of incompatibility complicating the conversion of a road bike with an Ultegra group set to flat bars are the shifters. Modern bicycles have indexed shifters.…
Condensed answer: The spacings of Shimano and Campagnolo cassettes are different and so are the rear shift ratios of both brands' derailleurs. Consequently, a Campagnolo derailleur will not move the…
Combining a 52/36 crankset with an 11-30 cassette is a viable option when: Short Distances If the bike is used for short distances (a mile or two), then almost any…
Condensed Answer: In most cases, a 10-speed chain can be successfully used with a 9-speed crankset. The dimensional differences between 10-speed and 9-speed chains are not substantial enough to create…
Condensed Answer: A 10-speed front derailleur can operate sufficiently well with a 9-speed chain. The main issue to look for is rubbing of the chain against the derailleur's cage. Of…
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed chain is too wide for a 10-speed cassette. The additional width will result in poor shifting, noise, and premature wear of the drivetrain. It's recommended to…