hollowtech BB upgrade
I have a roubaix elite which has FC4500 Tiagra crankset
It's already been back to the shop for the BB regreasing, and is making grinding noise again, , so given the minor cost I'm just going to buy a new set of BB cups
I'm thinking of fitting Dura Ace cups, as presumably they're higher quality ( and only £26 compared to £15 for Tiagra cups
Anyone know if these units are interchangeable?
Logically they should be, but you never know....
It's already been back to the shop for the BB regreasing, and is making grinding noise again, , so given the minor cost I'm just going to buy a new set of BB cups
I'm thinking of fitting Dura Ace cups, as presumably they're higher quality ( and only £26 compared to £15 for Tiagra cups
Anyone know if these units are interchangeable?
Logically they should be, but you never know....
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Come on, somebody must know the answer! I want to know as well; I was considering replacing my 105's with Ultegra if they ever wear out (reassuringly silent so far)0
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Yes, they're interchangeable. I've used DA/Ultegra/Tiagra together with no issues.0
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Splendid!
I'll keep an eye open for some Ultegra in the sales.0 -
Just been to my LBS and bought a set of 105 cups
He assures me that all Shimano cups ( Tiagra/105/Ultegra/Dura Ace ) are fully interchangeable
Whether there's any difference in performnace or longevity I don't know- suspect they all use the same bearings but the more expensive cups have better seals and/or are lighter
I'm surmising I need to apply a thin film of grease on the spindle shaft before sliding it home ( ooh matron )0 -
just installed the new cups- 105 cups fit perfectly- only took 10 minutes0
