Why I'm Ditching Dura-Ace For Mechanical 105

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Join Alex as he trades Shimano's top-tier Dura-Ace groupset on his favourite bike for the practical and affordable Shimano Mechanical 105! Why is he making this unconventional switch? Join Alex to find out!
Replacing the Shimano Dura-ace groupset for the Shimano 105 0:00
Why this upgrade? 0:55
Taking the bike apart 3:14
Adapting the cassette 5:44
The finished bike (after) 6:18
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@gcntech Месяц назад

How would you go about upgrading this bike? 🔥 Let us know in the comments down below! 💬

@branislavtrninic4505 Месяц назад

Why bother?

@charlesmansplaining Месяц назад

As far as fitting the cassette, I've had to make that modification once but then there are one piece cassette offerings out there that would work with Shimano. Not really cheap but they would get the job done.

@paulcollingridge8387 Месяц назад

My favourite..... From the 80s Shimano 600... Maybe you are too young to remember! It looks so minimalist compared to today's offering, matching those skinny Reynolds tubes of the day. So pretty!

@LaurentiusTriarius Месяц назад

Drilled out cassette, like the good old thymes, leave some shavings it's the star mechanic secret sauce 😂

@brianrichards350 Месяц назад

I did the swap from 10 to 11 on my 2016 Felt. Took the washer between locknut and cone from the left side and moved to the right.That shifted the hub enough for 11 speed cassette. Then touch up the dish on the wheel.

@Joshuavoice29 Месяц назад

Yeah, the new Di2 105 can no longer be called the groupset of the people. Not at that price.

@fib621 Месяц назад

I hope that Sensah or Ltwoo keeps upping their game so that Shimano and other big companies will be forced to keep their prices down.

@BurndTire Месяц назад

I found Merida Reacto 6000 w/ 105 di2 that’s about $400 pricier than 4000 w/ 105 mechanical. In total Reacto 6000 is ~$2500 because it’s 20% off. Do you think it’s worth the price to get the 6000 over the 4000?

@FlourescentPotato Месяц назад

When Tiagra goes 11 speed, there will honestly be no discussion. It will 100% take over.

@SimonHBS Месяц назад

@@FlourescentPotatoThere will be no more Tiagra. It's CUES from now on. The top version will be 11-speed - however it's uncertain if there will be a cable brake version.

@mericanignoranc3551 Месяц назад

Cycling for...menial gains. Cliplesss pedals(are silly)= Don't help the average rider and professionals get a menial gain.

@aidanmouellic5919 Месяц назад

The light shifting of those Dura-Ace shifters was sublime. That was peak mechanical Dura-Ace.

@l.d.t.6327 Месяц назад

R9100 hs the lightest, crispiest, cleanest shift I ever experienced in mechanical shifting. You don't even need to push with a finger to upshift: just have your hands on the shifters and move your hand slightly inwards to push the brake / shift lever.

@philchevrier Месяц назад

Still have it on one of my bikes. Amazing

@ElRealista. 25 дней назад

Can It be use the 9100 rear derailleur with 105 Shifters?

@davezzzz172 21 день назад

Yes, I have (very) old Dura-Ace mech. shifters. They shift smoothly and reliably -- and you don't need to remember to keep the battery charged!

@lelandcuz 2 дня назад

Disagree. I've had Dura-ace in 9, 10, 11, & 12spd. The first generation 11spd 9000 was the best working & looking.

@ChrisCapoccia Месяц назад

you need brown bar tape to match the saddle, plus you'll get the bonus of hiding a little dirt

@gcntech Месяц назад

Very suspicious use of "hiding a little dirt" 🤣

@thetriumphsprint Месяц назад

Yep. My thought too. Tan sounds better than brown. Suitable then for the pedal version of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.

@ChrisCapoccia Месяц назад

@@thetriumphsprint tan/brown whatever. My point was that you can use the same handler tape color as the accent color of the saddle and it would look like you picked the color on purpose instead of having only some random accent in a different color

@peterharrington8709 Месяц назад

LOL the 'Magical Spares Cupboard'! Owned it! 😄 👊

@sless6928 26 дней назад

I recently upgraded from a 15 year old aluminium/carbon frame Giant TCR with mechanical groupset, rim brakes, cheap alloy wheels with tubes to a new TCR Di2 full carbon frame, carbon wheels, disc brakes, tubeless tyres. The weight difference is less than 500g and my Strava times are practically the same. All that new tech and the difference is marginal.

@TomRucero Месяц назад

You could've just use a HG700 11-34 cassette as it's compatible with 10speed freehubs

@dzbanki Месяц назад

today i learned

@michaelmappin4425 Месяц назад

Yep, I did exactly that. 🎉

@Adonis-qj1nq Месяц назад

It can work on some hubs, but on others there might be an issue with the clearance to the spokes.

@billkallas1762 Месяц назад

Most people don't live in the mountains.

@michaelmappin4425 Месяц назад

@@Adonis-qj1nq I suppose it's possible, but I've had success on several different wheels.

@Alan_Hans__ Месяц назад

I'd have the brown seat over the white bar tape every day of the week.

@gcntech Месяц назад

oooh, controversy! 😜

@paulwatson9644 Месяц назад

@@gcntech get brown cork tape for handlebars, keep brown seat.... sorted !!!

@taxi9554 Месяц назад

Well…you say you have it, but it does not mean you like or love it, right? 😂

@matt_m126 Месяц назад

White bar tape usually turns brown eventually, so Alex saved a step. 🤷‍♂️

@LloydGoldsteinMusic Месяц назад

I am the grateful owner of a 2003 Trek 5900 USPS Lance Armstrong bike very similar to yours. I bought mine in near perfect original condition for $600 US. We upgraded the bars to a shorter, shallower bar and installed new Sora shifters. I am super comfortable and very happy with this bike. I am still using the original wheels with Continental GP5000 tires. Thank you for sharing yours!

@gcntech Месяц назад

Awesome! These old race bikes are great fun 🙌 You don't need to spend loads to get a great bike 👌

@durianriders Месяц назад

the 7800 shifters would still work fine. Just spray some WD40 in the cable port and click them thru over and over until they start shifting again.

@_Mountain_Dave Месяц назад

solid tyre choice, been really happy since switching to these, best grip and great all rounder on the road

@thomaskositzki9424 21 день назад

Why the Sora shifters? They are much rougher in quality, what a downgrade. 😳

@durianriders Месяц назад

Ripper bike mate!

@jimlanave8000 Месяц назад

I’ve got a ‘99 Trek 5200 that I upgraded from 9-speed Triple Ultegra to 10-speed 105 and love it. Nice work!

@samteenoise Месяц назад

This is amazing, two years ago I bought a used Trek SL1000 from 2007, and by looking at how to paint my own bike I found this channel. While I was at it, I changed some parts to make it eventually compatible with an R7000 105. 5 Months ago, I bought every part, and finished upgrading the groupset around February. Funny enough, I didn't get the standard 105, and looked everywhere for the silver version, now I see you went for the same groupset! What are the odds. I might send you the picture of my finished bike for the next GCN Tech video and see if I can get in the Bike Vault!

@carlossaavedra3114 Месяц назад

Dear Alex: mate good on you for not only addressing but also owning the whole “crankset” kerfuffle. Speaks loud and clear to those of us who can dish it out but also take it. Awesome build and is only getting better. Love your work! 👍👍

@gcntech Месяц назад

Thanks Carlos 🙌 We think you'll agree... Alex has a smashing bike here 👌

@paulobarrameda7507 Месяц назад

i'd choose this bike over a disc-brake superbike any day of the week ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dlbutler Месяц назад

Why choose? Own both, and ride the one that fits your mood!

@gcntech Месяц назад

There is something special about these bikes 👌

@SMlFFY85 Месяц назад

@@dlbutler Okay, Richie Rich

@dlbutler Месяц назад

@@SMlFFY85 Had to like your comment. I'm retired, and I realized the other day that when I shop for food, I don't have to pay close attention to the cost. (Yet. There's always a "yet.") I built an '05 LeMond Tete de Course over a period of months, as budget and component availability allowed, and I do have a modern BMC to ride as well, so I am able to enjoy a couple of different experiences for a while yet. Again, "yet."

@JohnHansen-by1ps 28 дней назад

You' re moving in the right direction - doesn' have to be newer or more expensive. I always think back on Graeme Obree and his approach to bikes!

@jimking4318 Месяц назад

I appreciate the effort to bring cycling tech back down to earth. Thanks for the video!

@Daniel-yf9iy Месяц назад

I wish component companies would go back to polished components again.😕

@davidroberts6766 Месяц назад

After using a quite heavy hybrid for a decade, this 60 year old gave myself as an upgrade to a new Cannondale Quick 1, with mostly Shimano 105 components, 2XL, this spring. I am loving the groupset of the people! I am looking forward to enjoying it over our short Canadian summer/autumn to come! So fun!

@markbooth6745 Месяц назад

You won't have a problem Alex ,its the rider not the bike. As long as you got it set up right. 😃👍

@jefffixesit60 28 дней назад

You're singing my song! I'm 69, still tinkering and improving whenever possible. I love the idea of wringing another lifetime from vintage frames whenever possible, something I've been doing for decades. I'm putting the final touches on a 1982 Miyata Three Ten, upgraded to 9spd Ultegra 6503 triple. It started with 27" wheels (630mm bead diameter), so it can now accommodate up to 700c×35 tires. I'll be watching for the race results on your new old bike! Keep those spare parts, they're golden!😁

@JamesSmith-qs4hx Месяц назад

Rim brakes for the win in 2024❤

@gcntech Месяц назад

Some great affordable rim brake options out there 🙌

@gearoiddom Месяц назад

I still love them. Because I know how to maintain them. Getting new wheels can take work though nowadays. But you don't do that very often.

@bobfunk5055 Месяц назад

Pros used rim brakes for decades now you need disk brakes to ride round the park.

@michaelmappin4425 Месяц назад

I just did this exact thing to my son's older Cannondale. The thing is, the price difference between 105 and Ultegra was so little, 105 made no sense. You could have washed my car, and I'd have paid for your Ultegra upgrade.

@cuebj Месяц назад

True. Hence my 2007 Cannondale SystemSix has Ultegra. But I should have resisted the second hand price of my Roubaix Elite with Ultegra 2018 and gone with plan A: aluminium with 105 and preferable new, which would have had wider rims for wider tyres

@godlikecat Месяц назад

how much did you spend on it? and was it second hand?

@michaelmappin4425 Месяц назад

@godlikecat $540 For new Ultegra 8000 front/rear derailleurs, HG800 cassette, new Dura Ace shifter and brake cables, 2 GP 5000 28mm tires, new Ebay Cannondale One 50/34 crank. I already had a Dura Ace 11speed chain, Ultegra 6800 brakes, and shifters off another bike. I sold all the old components off the Cannondale on Ebay, earning back $490.

@benturp3492 20 дней назад

Yea but think about the long term. When things start to wear out you be wishing you went 105! 😂

@R20VT100M Месяц назад

I upgraded my bike to R7000 too. It was a cheap upgrade and it shifts perfectly! That generation 105 is definitely the group set of the people. All my road bikes have been 105 :D

@tommaguzzi1723 Месяц назад

I've used 105 for the last 25 years. They relatively cheap, easy set up and very reliable. I have never been a racer and saving half a kilo is not important when i am usually 5 or 10 kilos over wieght myself.

@josemanuelrodriguezrodrigu5725 Месяц назад

Great video Alex 😊. Regards from Spain. I don't like modern bikes, so I like this kind of videos so much. I want to see you in the race, making justice to the bike, good luck! 🙌🏻💪🏻😊

@gcntech Месяц назад

We love all bikes 🙌 Alex built up a great budget Crit bike and raced it here 👉ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6dCIEshWuZE.html

@josemanuelrodriguezrodrigu5725 Месяц назад

@@gcntech I already saw it. Anyway, thank you very much 😊

@n22pdf Месяц назад

Love this series 😊 nice build and good reasoning to swap out to R7000 looking awesome ❤ well done Alex.. 🚴🏻👍😃 Pete

@atlantaswelder Месяц назад

As an older bike owner i love it. 2x10 speed 105 is all humanity needs. I couldn't source a shifter lever so i went with a Tiagra the newer upgrades are supper nice. I think a video about all the small changes and improvements that went into the hoods would be interesting. Do you think we could interview any Shimano engineers?

@stephensmith2820 22 дня назад

Tiagra 10 speed has a different cable pull. It will not work well with a 10 speed 105 rear derailleur.

@MandyH1972 Месяц назад

I have a full silver 5800 105 groupset still boxed and ready to go onto a custom built steel frame. I also have had the same groupset on a Dolan Ares since 2015.

@matt_m126 Месяц назад

I ran into the same 11spd snag when trying to upgrade my Claris gravel bike to 105. I learned about 11spd road hubs that day. I returned everything and went with GRX 2x10. Tiagra level, but surprisingly smooth. I have another bike with R7000 mechanical, and other than the smaller gear gaps, I barely notice a difference.

@jeleyman Месяц назад

i did the Shimano upgrade from 10sp to 11sp as well. The 10sp freehub was 2012...right before they started making the 10/11 compatible freehub. Had to order a 11sp freehub from another country (Spain) and it sat in US customs for a week, but ended up being SUPER worth it. (as I don't have a machinist buddy)

@andrewallan3592 Месяц назад

bar tape the same colour as the seat, brown leather.

@Fluff3H Месяц назад

Have you thought of Brown bar tape? I think it would tie in better especially since a white seat would provide proof of a soiling situation.

@gcntech Месяц назад

Alex has his own style 🤣

@markahles1580 Месяц назад

Good idea on the upgrades! As a result of your video, I am doing the same. DA 7800 to R7000 11 speed. Just ordered the parts and under $300. Cheers!

@darrylhuculak4996 Месяц назад

While somewhat controversial I had your back in defending the choices you made (even machining out the back of your cassette). Then I saw the white bar tape and said "Alex, you're on your own."

@truthseeker8483 Месяц назад

😁

@PhilippHofmann28 Месяц назад

Great Video. Love the Joy in it. ❤

@christosandreev6392 Месяц назад

Great video Alex. Thanks for keeping it real. How much of a weight gain was going from dura ace to 105?

@rorykane4719 Месяц назад

did the exact same for a trek sl 1000 TDF earlier in the year. Absolutely the best thing I could've done.

@hucklejoko4838 Месяц назад

Andy owning up to that inside joke about the cranks really makes this a more fun video! Great bike!

@gcntech Месяц назад

Two GCN inside jokes in one here 🤣

@Southerncyclist Месяц назад

My buddy has a 2012 GT, we put the R7000 group set on it. He loves it. He also has a R9000 crank with power meter. Money well spent. Crank was used. Added the 4iiii power to it.

@yogicycle1 Месяц назад

Nicely executed upgrade in keeping with the Trek. I do think you’ve found a problem that didn’t need solving. Brake power same. 1 gear ratio more is not worth £300 IMO. Gorgeous though the 7800 chain set is; this would have been the area to change adding a a semi compact or compact. Lastly the 7800 Trek originally is everything so to 7000 105 has just reduced re-sale value. I’ve got a 5.2 Madone - 9 speed ultegra is fine. Just snagged a 5.5 with 7800 DA for my son. we won’t be swapping it out Enjoy the retro speed ! Thanks for your work on the channel Alex

@lazybuilder Месяц назад

Alex is awesome! Rim brake bikes will become like vinyl records and never die.

@jackconey1764 Месяц назад

Great video Alex! I wish I could get away with upgrading my bike at work 😆

@martynfairclough5013 Месяц назад

Your spares cupboard is well lit alex😂😂😂😂😂

@adadinthelifeofacyclist Месяц назад

Probably got cctv on it too! 🤣🤣

@unixnerd23 Месяц назад

I have that 10 speed Dura-Ace groupset and it shifts better than anything else I've tried.

@gcntech Месяц назад

Would you ever give electronic shifting a try?

@unixnerd23 Месяц назад

@@gcntech Probably. Love the new wireless tech.

@Cram3rMKE 27 дней назад

That's because this 10-sp gen was the peak.

@unixnerd23 27 дней назад

@@Cram3rMKE Totally! I have the later 10 speed Ulterga with the hidden cables and it's not a patch on the older Dura-Ace.

@the.communist 26 дней назад

@@gcntech fuck electronic shifting

@yosacfc Месяц назад

Very nice! I loved the bikeshop with a lathe 😊

@gcntech Месяц назад

Alex loves having Tom Sturdy down the road! If you need more from Tom this video might help 👉ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6BatHcXm6B0.html

@brettcalvert9972 Месяц назад

Converted my Trek Domane from 10sp to 11sp R7000 105, cw compact crank. A Sunrace 11sp cassette will fit onto a 10sp hub as it comes with a spacer. Runs well and I now have lower gearing for the hills.

@wuzihuzi Месяц назад

So cool Alex. Pretty similar to what I did with my first road bike. I had an old felt F4 with ultegra and dura ace but put R7000 on it for the reason of the gear cable sticking out from the hoods. That bike and those components has now become a 2015 propel with the same pro vibe bars. I guess it's not the same bike anymore 🤔😂

@nellyx1x493 Месяц назад

The biggest shame is that they don't make Duraace mechanical anymore, if they did I'd be all over it like a dirty rash. No interest in unnecessary batteries and motors on a bicycle. The finish on the DA stuff, especially the older stuff is a step above. I'd have been tempted to keep the older groupo....one of the best ever made, and the external cables made for the slickest shifting, it got worse after that. Surely the older DA is quite a chunk lighter than new 105?... and no, the extra cogs are never worth it for their own sake... the right ratio spread on 10spd was always fine enough.

@BicyclesandBurnouts 26 дней назад

I love it! I personally would have attempted to just replace the shifters and cassette, but it looks great how you did it. The bars will make a huge difference as well

@barriem5318 Месяц назад

I have Dura Ace 9 spd and it's still amazing. I also have ultegra di2 and electronic shifting is also amazing. The DA crank is a work of art compared to modern shimano crank tho.

@user-ye8dn1rc2v Месяц назад

Love the brown saddle, it compliments the blue frame and the white bars!

@indiebikes Месяц назад

You glossed over how difficult it is to get cables through those PRO Vibe aero bars! I’ve got some and it’s really hard, even using the Park cable routing kit! They do look good though!

@shoff535 Месяц назад

Nice upgrade! I’ve been considering Chorus as an option to my well worn SR, I think the 105 was a good choice. I’m a big fan of the brown saddle, very classy and very classic! However, you can’t beat the clean look of a white saddle. Tough call😊

@rudolphpyatt4833 Месяц назад

Very nice, even the white bar tape/brown saddle.

@martinbichler7089 Месяц назад

Great update and decision. Disagree with the white bar tape, though, did GCN get a box of those from the supplier for all future builds and videos 😅

@gmadruga Месяц назад

BEAUTIFUL brown saddle + white bartape!!!

@jamespither8354 Месяц назад

I had the Trek Madone for £500 on GCN tech 285 bike vault. I change mine for Ultegra R8000 for similar reasons, part modern but still with some elements harming back to its retro beginnings. Lovely.

@iansingleton Месяц назад

Love the bike Alex. Totally into the 105 setup. As for the saddle! Yeh it's a big clash, brown and blue is always difficult, you gotta get the right shades. Go for the white, it'll do the bike proud! Pointless having something on there that draws the eye negatively when the rest of the bike bike is so good!

@davidbee8178 Месяц назад

The good : NICE bike colour. Brown seat goes well with the blue. WHITE bar tape super impractical. The bad : the red rims just CLASH - enjoy riding it !!!

@gcntech Месяц назад

There is something fun about all those colours though 😉 Alex watching the fire in the comments 😈

@davidbee8178 Месяц назад

@@gcntech For SURE LOL

@kurtallen8837 Месяц назад

Impressive video. Will be interesting how it will stack up to modern 105 bikes What was the weight before the change to 105 .. 11 speed ?

@sasha371 Месяц назад

that PRO handlebar is amazing! I'm using the same on my track bike. Really good ergonomics and yes, a bit too expensive for the alloy bars

@sherlockholmes8735 Месяц назад

Great video Archibald! Are you trolling us with the return of handlebars? 😂

@Lambo.18 26 дней назад

I ride a 105 R7000 and I love it, can’t say I blame you for the switch

@sherab2078 Месяц назад

Great machine! I belong to those few who actually liked the brown saddle. Though I agree the white one would look better with the white bar tape.

@Morehills840 Месяц назад

Very nice, can't wait until you race with it.

@thalassobiote 29 дней назад

Did a group set upgrade on my Madone 6.9 red dot and really have the feeling of her being pretty in line with modern bikes (except aerodynamics)

@HappyBanz Месяц назад

Omg, I have that bike! Since 2010 or so. Mine is 105, 3x9 setup

@sventice Месяц назад

Beautiful setup. I'm still a huge fan of mechanical 105. I would agree with the majority, though, that the brown saddle isn't a good match to the rest of the bike.

@paulgordon7526 Месяц назад

Great Video Alex! you can't go wrong with the group set of the People :-)

@ahnilatedahnilated7703 Месяц назад

I went for a 105 group set on my TCR. I just didn't want to have to change even more batteries for the shifting. Price was another consideration.

@00100Matt Месяц назад

saddle and bar tape color look great together, keep it!

@deanb61 Месяц назад

I did something similar, not a road bike, but an old TT bike. Based on a Giant TCR with 10 speed Dura Ace. I did however also replace the crankset as I wanted 165 cranks. I also went for an Ultegra rear Derailleur just coz I though it look good. Like you I left the brakes, as they stop the bike just fine.

@davidadamus177 Месяц назад

Hi Alex, thanks for the video! Is this your daily driver?

@reinholdachleitner2069 Месяц назад

Shimano R7000 11sp looks awesome in silver,it will definitely suit the Trek better.💯👌🏻🚴‍♂️💪🏻

@DalstonVinyl Месяц назад

Nice work...on the contentious issue of the finishing kit, I strongly feel BROWN handlebar tape (ideally a close tonal match to the saddle), would look incredibly smart and distinctive! Cheers.

@gcntech Месяц назад

This saddle and bar tape choice is really messing people up 🤣

@tomadevil1 29 дней назад

Everyone needs a friend like Tom. 😊

@faderblock Месяц назад

nice decision sir alex. it was tough decision at first but would be a long term no regret after.

@idodekkers9165 Месяц назад

@gcntech would (technically) just replacing the HUD, cassette and chain work as well? do you technically need to replace the brakes, and front/rear derailleur?

@alanthew6490 Месяц назад

I’ve taken my sram wireless group set off my Cervelo R5 VWD (2012) with 11 speed Ultegra. Very happy with the change…

@timclark5492 Месяц назад

You did exactly what I did to my 2013 Scott Foil, slap a nice set of 38cm alloy handlebars with a slight flare to replace the 42cm it came with and the whole bike feels super modern and is super competitive in my local Crit races

@jameslee-pevenhull5087 Месяц назад

I went to marshal at my club's TT on Thursday evening. I went on a 1989 531 Tom Crowther with Campag Athena. Down Tube Levers. I was the only one there with Campagnolo. I was the only one there riding on tubs. :-) A competitor with Di2 had a failure. The rear mech stopped working. He was a DNS. Solihull CC K25/7.5.

@brookes79 Месяц назад

Ive got bikes with Ultegra R8000, 105 R7000 & Tiagra 4700 & there isnt a lot in it, Tiagra set up well is a great groupset (only slight negative is its 10 speed, but that missing sprocket is only the 13t one & 12t to 14t is fine).

@andreirlmeier Месяц назад

Alex I’m with you , great footage again

@gcntech Месяц назад

Great to hear you enjoyed it 🙌

@jacobg1988 26 дней назад

Welcome back on (down to) earth! :)

@adjusted-bunny Месяц назад

Great upgrade, great bike! White saddle might be the cherry on top.

@Philatlondon1 Месяц назад

You could have done what I just did and replace DA 7800 levers with some Sensah carbon ones. Totally changed the look of the bike and are working really well so far.

@joseignaciotoledonavarro4154 Месяц назад

this video finally convinced me to replace my faulty 105 5500 for a R7000 in silver as well - money is tight but damn its just a pain not being able to enjoy the season start and fearing for dear life when commuting

@doublejumpvideogames.... Месяц назад

Finally realised theres still a market for 105 and rim brakes...

@InfernoVolatil Месяц назад

A lot, lt moves a lot of money

@gcntech Месяц назад

We love rim brakes... and we certainly love 105 🙌 It's a great bit of kit 👌

@JohnPilling25 Месяц назад

I have 105 mechanical group set on 2x10 On my Raleigh Aérolite with 105 rim brakes. (All silver of course) front ring is 46/30 rear is 11-42. I have a wolf tooth goat link. At my age I need the lower gears to get up the really steep hills we have here in the IoM. And yes the 46/30 does fit the 110bcd 5 arm cranks.

@DaJuiceBox35 Месяц назад

It took me a while to find the polished 105 shifters. The silver just looks epic.

@chrisko6439 Месяц назад

Did the machining too, works perfectly.

@gcntech Месяц назад

Did you do it yourself? 😵‍💫

@Bobby-wn5yr Месяц назад

I did this upgrade from Claris a bit ago, fantastic upgrade, although it turned out my rear brake was long reach for some reason so no 105 for the back. Still braking power on the rear isn’t that important lol

@jthepickle7 Месяц назад

Like my bike, from 1983; a hodge-podge of my favorite components on a Serotta Colorado LT frame - parts that are near impossible to find/buy anymore, like the very old and lovely Campagnolo seat post and Mavic crankset.

@casualguy393 Месяц назад

Hope your R7000 right brifter lasts longer than mine. A small plastic piece broke inside mine, resulting in receiving a replacement that took ages to apply for and get, only to have it happen again a short while later. I dumped the whole groupset, and switched to SRAM Force AXS.

@adjusted-bunny Месяц назад

I am on a Tiagra 3x10. It's a beast and unbeatable on steep passes.

@ddingo48 10 дней назад

Finished a R7000 105 upgrade on my 1980 steel frame, (it's comfortable), about two years ago. Quiet happy with the results. The frame has no braze ons so stops/mounts have to be clamped.

@robertmcfadyen9156 Месяц назад

The narrow handlebar at 4:20 is spreading in my location but puts more load on the wrists for steering during longer rides meaning more fatigue .

@tomrachellesfirstdance7843 Месяц назад

You should get some of ag2rs bib shorts from last year to go with the saddle, embrace the brown

@gcntech Месяц назад

👌

@chrisbracewell Месяц назад

Brilliant! We all know it will be just as good a an SWorks. It’s all about frame, wheels and tyres! 🎉

@MichaelZ-1 Месяц назад

Love this build. Nice one! About the saddle, why not a red leather one. Not bright red, but like the bontrager red. Same colour bartape and it could be a nice red, white and blue bike.

@chrisscott8362 Месяц назад

I love the look of a modern groupset in chrome 👍. Never seen that option before and hope it is generally available from Shimano. Super Nice. The bike wants a white saddle. How about you paint that one? It would make a good tech video - i used Angelus leather paint and sealer in the past.