There's no reason why you can't use an Ultegra cassette with an otherwise 105 groupset, or vice versa. With both 105 and Ultegra, the largest sprocket you can officially use is a 34-tooth, although in truth you can go much larger than that; we have gear systems with 11-40 cassettes that work very happily.
Can you mix Shimano 105 and Ultegra?
It is possible to mix and match as long as you get components from the same generation. For example: 9000 Dura Ace, 6800 Ultegra, and 5800 105 are all cross compatible. Each have 11-speeds in the rear, use the same cable pull per shift and use the same front derailleur design.
What is the difference between 105 and Ultegra cassette?
Ultegra cassettes are about 25-35 grams lighter (depending on tooth count) than 105. Dura-Ace cassettes, amazingly, shed about 150 grams over the 105 cassettes. Keep in mind though, the titanium cogs make Dura-Ace cassettes very expensive to replace once they wear out.
Is Ultegra worth the money over 105?
Conclusion. There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset.
Can you upgrade 105 to Ultegra?
Assuming you're working across compatible families, this is certainly possible. I've done this myself, with my 10-speed 105 5700 groupset. When I knackered the front derailleur, I replaced it with the equivalent Ultegra version (10-speed 6700).
28 related questions foundAre Shimano 105 cassettes interchangeable?
SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.
Are Ultegra and 105 chainrings interchangeable?
The current Ultegra chain rings are in fact physically compatible with the 105. They do not look good on the 105 crank, however, because when Shimano redesigned the Ultegra and DuraAce level cranks to their Hollowtech II design, the made the chain rings hollow as well.
Are Ultegra brakes better than 105?
Ultegra dual-pivot brakes are slightly lighter in weight compared to the Shimano 105. The hydraulic disc brakes are constructed with engineered composite making them lighter by a few grams compared to the 105 sets. Braking's performance is as good as the Shimano 105.
Is 105 better than tiagra?
Tiagra offers excellent value for money but 105 is certainly the better groupset and we'd recommend going for it if your funds allow because of the better brakes, the small weight saving and the upgrade to 11-speed.
Can you mix Ultegra and Dura-Ace?
Likewise, Shimano and SRAM buyers have the freedom to mix different levels of chains and cassettes so long as they are designed for the same kind of transmission. Thus, an Ultegra (6800/8000) 11-speed chain can be used with a Dura-Ace (9000/9100) 11-speed cassette.
Is Ultegra better than Dura-Ace?
Although Dura Ace is considered to Shimano's out-and-out performance groupset, surprisingly, Ultegra is generally deemed to be much more versatile, mainly because of the lower range of gears that it offers. While Ultegra cassettes go all the way up to 34 teeth, Dura Ace cassettes only go up to 30 teeth.
Is Ultegra better than tiagra?
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Shifting performance is much superior w/ Ultegra. 105 shifts better than Tiagra. In my opinion, Ultegra is the best value in the line up, with 105 a close 2nd.
What is the order of Shimano groupsets?
Shimano road groupset hierarchy:
- Claris: 8-speed.
- Sora: 9-speed.
- Tiagra: 10-speed.
- 105: 11-speed.
- Ultegra: 11-speed.
- Ultegra Di2: 11-speed electronic.
- Dura-Ace: 11-speed.
- Dura-Ace Di2: 11-speed electronic.
Can I use Ultegra cassette with Tiagra?
Yes: no worries at all - all compatible, only difference is a bit of weight.
Is Shimano 105 better than Claris?
105 is higher in Shimano's road hierarchy as it's designed for “enthusiasts” whereas Claris components are considered entry-level. Therefore, there is no doubt that Shimano 105 is the more sophisticated of the two. However, higher-end components are not the best choice for every project.
Is Shimano 105 compatible with Tiagra?
As you can see from Shimano's compatibility list, TIAGRA's 4600 series is officially compatible with the old ULTEGRA 6700 series and the old 105 5700 series, which are also 10-speed systems.
Why is it called Shimano 105?
Quality with affordability. The most successful branded consumer item - with the strongest customer awareness in Japan - during the mid/late 1980s and which also happened to have the qualities Shimano was trying to promote was Levis 501 jeans, hence 105.
What Ultegra do I have?
To determine what model you have, look on the back side of the cage. If it's not stamped there, it is somewhere else on the derailleur. If not, and assuming the entire group is the same vintage, you can find the number on say, the back side of the rear derailleur parallelogram.
What is the highest level of Shimano?
Shimano's top-end groupset is Dura-Ace Di2.
Are Ultegra chainrings interchangeable?
Yes you can get a 52/36 to fit compact cranks. In fact the 36 won't fit on a standard chainset. A standard crankset is typically 130 BCD and a compact is 110 BCD so they're certainly not all the same. 5800/6800/9000 are all the same – they've got the assymetric 4-bolt pattern for this reason exactly.
Are all Shimano chainrings compatible?
Thus, cranks from Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo are freely interchangeable along with those from all aftermarket brands (e.g. FSA, Rotor, Praxis, etc.). And while it is preferable to match the chainrings/crankset to the transmission, there is no strict need to do so.
Are all chainrings compatible?
Are they interchangeable? Largely speaking, yes. As long as your attempting to replace them with a chainring(s) designed to work with your chainset. Your cranks will have a specific bolt layout or fitment spec so you can't just fit a BMX chainring to your triathlon bike.
Are all Shimano cassettes compatible?
Most cassette hubs are compatible with Shimano cassette cogs. SRAM cassettes and most Miche, IRD and SunRace cassettes use the same inter-sprocket spacing as Shimano, but at least some SRAM 10-speed cassettes do not fit aluminum-body Dura-Ace hubs. SRAM has three series of rear derailers.
Can I use MTB cassette on road bike?
It is possible to use a mountain bike cassette with an even lower range on a road bike, but you'll have to switch to a mountain bike rear derailer. Most mountain bike rear derailers have a long cage, which can handle a 34-tooth cog, or even some newer cassettes with 36-tooth cogs.
What cassette do pro cyclists use?
Pros often use a 55×11-tooth high gear for time trials. On flat or rolling stages they might have 53/39T chainrings with an 11-21T cassette. In moderate mountains they switch to a large cog of 23T or 25T. These days, they've joined the big-gear revolution like many recreational riders.
