Can you mix Shimano 105 and Ultegra?
Answer: Great question, Ben! 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.
Can I use Dura Ace cassette with 105?
Similarly, there is no need to match the level of the chain and cassette to the rest of the groupset, so a 105 (5800) 11-speed cassette can be used with a Dura-Ace (9000/9100) 11-speed groupset.
Is Shimano 105 good enough for racing?
A good friend of mine raced his first year as a Cat 2 on full 105… I would be very surprised if you could measure any difference in speed between 105 and the more expensive groups. Definitely good enough. No problems at all with 105 on my Super 6.
Is Shimano A 105 Carbon?
Although they’re third level down the Shimano road pedal hierarchy, the Shimano 105 pedals benefit from the brand’s trickle down from its higher end models. Shimano switched to carbon composite pedal bodies for 105 some years ago, like Ultegra and Dura-Ace.
Are MTB and road 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.
Is Shimano 105 a good groupset?
The new 105 groupset is better than the outgoing 105-5800 system: the shifting is improved and it gets nearly all the innovations from the more expensive groupsets. But it remains the case that 105-5800 is a really excellent groupset too and the release of 105-7000 will mean there are bargains to be had out there.
Are Campagnolo and Shimano cassettes compatible?
Yes they are. The 11 speed cassettes of Shimano and Campagnolo have the same sprocket spacings and overall widths, so you can swap a Shimano wheel/freehub/11sp cassette with a Campagnolo wheel/freehub/11 speed cassette. Rest of the bike can be Shimano or Campag 11 speed, it doesn’t matter.
Can I race with Shimano 105?
But what you describe is doable. Components: for a mostly flat event, shifting won’t be a huge deal for you, so Sora is ok. 105 does make life markedly easier when you’re shifting on climbs, but you can easily live without it. Comfort: If you can ride for 6 hours it’s not so hard to ride for 12 hours.
Is it worth upgrading from Tiagra to 105?
If you want really low gears, 105 is the better choice. 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.
What is better Tiagra or Sora?
Essentially, the Tiagra is a better option if you want a slightly lighter and quicker groupset. If you want a mix of performance and value, opt for the Sora. If you are looking for more performance (without having an 11-speed groupset), opt for the Tiagra.