Need a new front mech, R7000 and 105 5800 query

dimmockg
dimmockg Posts: 471
edited August 2019 in Road buying advice
Hi all,

Have a giant TCR advanced 2 (105 5800 2018 model). I need to replace the front mech due to a none to clever miss hap when storing the bike (luckily frame and chainset appear not to be damaged)

Anyway, I was looking at the newer r7000 one and wanted to check it would be fine with the current 105 5800 chainset and shifteds

According to the tech docs, here:

https://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com?c ... acid=C-454

It looks like it will be fine

My chainset is the 50/34 compact one

Ta

Comments

  • paul1000
    paul1000 Posts: 190
    Works for me
  • dimmockg
    dimmockg Posts: 471
    Excellent - cheers

    So all 5800 but 7000 front mech and no issues at all?
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Setting a R7000 front mech up is different to previosu Shimano mechs, you need to get the alignment right then attach the cable then the limit screws then adjust the cable tension. Once set up correctly shifting is much easier, you only need to move the lever like you would for shifting at the rear.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.