Questions tagged [groupsets]
Groupsets are classes of bicycle components built by the three major component manufacturers Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM (add the respective manufacturer tag as well). Use this tag for questions concerning the time and feature evolution of those components as well as compatibility issues when mixing components from different groupsets.
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Shimano Claris vs 105?
I'm planning to get my first road bike as I have been putting a lot of miles into my hybrid. Did a century last Sunday. Altogether I have done around 5k miles on my trek hybrid. So I thought getting a ...
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Which road shifters will work with Shimano Deore (M)610 Groupset?
I'd like to get the Shimano Deore 610 Groupset 3x10 but want to run drop handlebars with brifters (brakes & shifters combined) but it seems like this is almost impossible...
I've been told by one ...
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What groupsets are compatible with my bike?
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Speaking generally, what things do you need to check about your bike (e.g. rear hub width and type, braze-on vs clamp on front derailleur attachment points, etc) in order to determine what ...
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Will my mix-and-match drivetrain work?
I'm currently assembling a 3x9 speed commuter bike with the following groupset details:
Crank: Shimano Tourney TY501
FD: Shimano Tourney TY510
RD: Shimano Altus M2000
Chain: Shimano 9 speed
Sprocket: ...
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Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank arm compatible with newer Shimano Ultegra R8100?
I’m buying a new bike with Utegra Di2 R8100 group set. It doesn’t have a power meter. I have a power meter on my older bike with Ultegra R8000 group set. Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank ...
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Shifting from Shimano 2300 to Tiagra
I have a road bike that I use mostly for touring (2-3 day trips) and my daily commute (~25km). It's loaded with the Shimano 2300 (2013) 3 X 10 groupset. I know it's not the most efficient or ...
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Is Claris today better than best groupset from 10 years ago?
I read somewhere online (reddit) that today's Claris is better than the best groupset used in the tour de France from 10 years ago. Is this true and the groupsets just got that much better?
Just to ...
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Does Campagnolo have a groupset model number system?
With Shimano it is easy to find compatbile parts in a groupset because they will all share a model number system.
For example, Shimano 5800 series will consist of:
FD-5801 Front Derailleur
FC-5800 ...
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Are shimano 6700 and 6703 chainrings compatible?
I want to replace the chainrings of a group set Shimano Ultegra FC-6703. Unfortunately, I can't find the external chainring anymore. Can I use an external chainring FC-6700 (two-speeds) to replace an ...
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Shimano 105 + Shimano Tiagra?
I am looking to buy a new high end performance road bike soon along with a power meter. I'm looking at possibly a Shimano 105 or Tiagra groupset. However, stages doesn't make a power meter for Tiagra ...
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Buy cheaper bike and upgrade
Can I change group set of this bike from Tiagra to Ultegra 8XXX without changing wheel? If yes, does it depend on geometry of rear fork?
I am asking because I would like to know whether it is cheaper ...
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Is any major manufacturer working on a 12 speed group?
So, 11 speed groups are great, but as everyone knows, they are old news and manufactures are constantly innovating and upgrading to sell "this year's" new parts.
11 speed has been around for a ...
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What do I need to consider when updating my Cannondale Topstone 4 groupset?
Last year I purchased a Cannondale Topstone 4, it was my first dropbar bike and I saw gravel as a safe do it all option as I got into cycling.
So far I love my bike but as I've become a better cyclist ...
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Mixing GRX crankset with Deore groupset on 2021 Trek Dual Sport 4
I'm riding 2021 Trek Dual Sport 4. It has almost full Deore groupset, except crankset. Here is the full spec list:
Shifter: Shimano Deore M5100, 11 speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100, long ...
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Two broken teeth in Shimano 105 crankset
I have just received my new 105 7000 cranksets from a reputable seller in Aliexpress and I believe there are two broken teeth perhaps cause by mishandling of the shipment company or poor wrapping of ...
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