Trek Madone Triple to Compact?
taffyscouser
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Have a Madonne 5.2 that I have owned and been happy with for two years and its a triple with ultegra 9 speed groupset. Is there an issue with upgrading the bike to Ultegra 10 full groupset with a compact chainset. Chainline etc ok???
Taff
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No issues at all. Chainline is taken care of by using the correct bottom bracket for the chainset. The only alteration you might need to make is to shorten your chain.0
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Thats good news as this is much cheaper than going to a new bike. Just got to find a groupset at the right price now.0
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I"ve got a trek 5.2 and have put a campy centaur groupset on it and pesonally prefer it over the ultegra, maybe you could get a good deal on the campy gear? just an option.0
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I did put it was just an option.0
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Ok folks thats decided then. Trying to ring around to find a good price on a groupo but with a compact in place of standard. Anyone dealt with Parkers International recently?0
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Can you not go for Ultegra 9 spd?? Wouldn't this mean just changing the chainring?Rich0
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Its got a triple on it. PCD would have to different than on the Compact ( I think) Any one used a 10 speed compact on a 9 speed set up. This will get complicated soon. Just wanted to upgrade to 10 speed with a compact to avoid any conflict issues with triple STi's, triple chainset, front changer(triple), rear long cage mech etc.0
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Do Shimano do an Ultegra compact chainset for 9-spd then?
I am on the lookout for a Shimano Dura-Ace 10-spd compact chainset but there doesn't seem to be such a beast - if anyone could point me at one i'd be most appreciative
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I'm no mechanic (and my LBS set them up for me so don't ask me how to do it - but I have FSA compact cranks with outboard bearings on both my bikes - 10sp 105 / ultegra on the race bike - 9sp tiagra on the winter / commuter. Both work a treat. Therefore my suggestion would be one of these - available in all guises from £50 alloy to £300+ carbon. 0
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What is the best website to pick up some FSA cranks & rings from then?
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i went compact with fsa mega exo on my allez. crankset and bb were £60 off wiggle. i never changed anything but the crankset and the limit screw on the front mech. worked a treat0
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Parker's have always been spot on for me, and I've put a fair few orders their way over the last year.0
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McBain_v1 wrote:Do Shimano do an Ultegra compact chainset for 9-spd then?
I am on the lookout for a Shimano Dura-Ace 10-spd compact chainset but there doesn't seem to be such a beast - if anyone could point me at one i'd be most appreciative
Shimano R700 Compact Chainset:
- R700 HollowTech II compact chainset with 50 / 34 tooth ratio is ideally suited to Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets, offering the best of both double and triple
- 9/10-speed drive chain compatibleRich0 -
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id33890.html £339 full Ultegra 2007 groupset. As an aside they have some cracking Campag groupset deals on at the mo too. Before I get slated I do not and have never had Campag, I have the Ultegra above!!
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Parkers are knocking the Shimano FCR700 compact chainsets out for less than 100 quid.
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/P ... uctID/4674
They are only 150g heavier than a Dura Ace 53-39 chainset. Great value and will work with both 9 and 10 speed drivetrains. Minimal set up too, you'll probably just need to remove a couple of links from your chain.
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