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…
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: Even long cage 105 Shimano derailleurs cannot "climb" a cassette with a 42T large cog. Consequently, it's necessary to use a derailleur hanger extender when integrating an 11-42…
Condensed Answer: Yes, Shimano's quick links are directional. On the quick link, you will see an arrow. If the link is installed properly, the arrow will pointing in the direction…
Condensed Answer: Officially, Shimano's quick links are designed for single use only. Therefore, the safest approach is to never reuse a quick link. That said, there's a lot of anecdotal…
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…
Condensed answer: The braking surface of Campagnolo rotors is slightly wider than that of Shimano models. Consequently, the brake pads of a Shimano road caliper would cover about 4/5 of…
Condensed Answer: Campagnolo cassettes have a specific cutout preventing them from sliding onto standard Shimano hubs. If you want to use a Campagnolo cassette, there are two options - replace…
Condensed Answer: If the Campagnolo brakes in question are designed to operate with mineral oil, then one can use Shimano’s mineral oil. That said, ideally, one should rely on the mineral…
Condensed answer: While both Shimano and Magura brakes rely on mineral oil, the formulas used by the companies are different. To preserve the warranty of the brakes and reduce the…