Hearts* Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 So I had bad luck at the Argus with my RD bending on top of Wynberg hill and breaking off when I wanted to bend it back...so moving swiftly along into a better space what should I go for...I had a triple crank which I don't want again...also it was Shimano 105.Now I want to upgrade the whole groupset since the triple won't work with other upgrades.Should I go Shimano or SRAM? What is the advantage of Ultegra vs 105?I am 1.8m with 82cm inside leg, should I go 172.5 or 175? I currently like to have a high cadence, but have read that a compact is wasting energy? Should I go 53/39 with 11/25? Thanks for the help guys, but I want to get this right...
Sepia Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 SHIMANO compact 105 (bombproof) otherwise if you have the bucks - def Ultegra.I am taller than you and use a 172 'cos I prefer cadence.
baie-sukkel Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Did your actual RD bend and broke(snap) off? How did this happen? I am not a Shimino user myself, but the 105 has been around for ages and is a very good and reputable groupset,so I would not just dump the whole groupset,unless you suffer from what most of us"cyclist'suffer from is constantly spend money on new and the latest and greatest equipment. Your tripple crankset is actually a very handy and nice thing to have on your bike and you can fit any other RD upgrade with your present groupset,but make sure you buy a med (sorry,wrong) long cage RD if you do continue using your triple crankset. If you currenty have a high cadence(which is what we all aim for) the a compact crank is ideal.....best of both worlds, I have been using a compact crank on my road bikes now for about 5 years and will never go standard crank again( but hey I am not going to win any race , do I hear the testosterone littered guys saying.............moffie) well who cares, they have never helped my going uphill.By the quick glance of your length, you will need a 172.5mm crank lenght even so much more if you say you aim and have a high candence. I see you mention Shimano and Sram, don't forget ,there are other real groupsets out there too . OK hat on my head, jacket in my hand,I am out of here !! Good luck with your repair. Edited March 13, 2012 by baie-sukkel
gummibear Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Spoil yourself and get Ultegra DI2 105 is very underrated and performs well.If you are weak on the climbs get a compact.
baie-sukkel Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 "105 is very underrated and performs well.If you are weak on the climbs get a compact" Listen to the man,he knows what he is talking about ! Hello B, you well there in the cold ?
TNT1 Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Should I go Shimano or SRAM? Campag. Duh! Unless you have a binx, then Di2 is the only acceptable upgrade.
gummibear Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 It's warmed up now and riding in shorts again.Temp on todays ride was 17deg.
baie-sukkel Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 It's warmed up now and riding in shorts again.Temp on todays ride was 17deg. Great ! Enjoy.
TheV Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 wtf difference does crank length make if you adjust your saddle?. u bunch of loonies a
Sepia Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Did your actual RD bend and broke(snap) off? How did this happen? I am not a Shimino user myself, but the 105 has been around for ages and is a very good and reputable groupset,so I would not just dump the whole groupset,unless you suffer from what most of us"cyclist'suffer from is constantly spend money on new and the latest and greatest equipment. Your tripple crankset is actually a very handy and nice thing to have on your bike and you can fit any other RD upgrade with your present groupset,but make sure you buy a med cage RD if you do continue using your triple crankset. If you currenty have a high cadence(which is what we all aim for) the a compact crank is ideal.....best of both worlds, I have been using a compact crank on my road bikes now for about 5 years and will never go standard crank again( but hey I am not going to win any race , do I hear the testosterone littered guys saying.............moffie) well who cares, they have never helped my going uphill.By the quick glance of your length, you will need a 172.5mm crank lenght even so much more if you say you aim and have a high candence. I see you mention Shimano and Sram, don't forget ,there are other real groupsets out there too . OK hat on my head, jacket in my hand,I am out of here !! Good luck with your repair.Did your actual RD bend and broke(snap) off? How did this happen? I am not a Shimino user myself, but the 105 has been around for ages and is a very good and reputable groupset,so I would not just dump the whole groupset,unless you suffer from what most of us"cyclist'suffer from is constantly spend money on new and the latest and greatest equipment. Your tripple crankset is actually a very handy and nice thing to have on your bike and you can fit any other RD upgrade with your present groupset,but make sure you buy a med cage RD if you do continue using your triple crankset. If you currenty have a high cadence(which is what we all aim for) the a compact crank is ideal.....best of both worlds, I have been using a compact crank on my road bikes now for about 5 years and will never go standard crank again( but hey I am not going to win any race , do I hear the testosterone littered guys saying.............moffie) well who cares, they have never helped my going uphill.By the quick glance of your length, you will need a 172.5mm crank lenght even so much more if you say you aim and have a high candence. I see you mention Shimano and Sram, don't forget ,there are other real groupsets out there too . OK hat on my head, jacket in my hand,I am out of here !! Good luck with your repair. Great reply Baie Sukkel
TNT1 Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 wtf difference does crank length make if you adjust your saddle?. A large difference. This is really basic physics.
baie-sukkel Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 wtf difference does crank length make if you adjust your saddle?. u bunch of loonies a Lol,man I like the way you think !
TNT1 Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 wtf difference does crank length make if you adjust your saddle?. u bunch of loonies aLol,man I like the way you think !A large difference. This is really basic physics. Guys, and especially you, pilot, should know better. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/physics/machines/Levers.shtml
baie-sukkel Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Guys, and especially you, pilot, should know better. http://www.enchanted...es/Levers.shtml Oh no, remember I could not get a job, so...... I became a taxi driver at high speed, you need very little quilification for this job..........so, please remove me from your "you should know better' list,I WILL disapoint you.....sorry hi-jack off :-)
walkerr Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 CWC had a good price on Ultegra at the Argus Expo (R7,200) - I've gone 172.5mm because that's what I'm used too, in theory for my height (176cm) & leg length (83cm from memory) I'm right between 170 and 172.5
TNT1 Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 Oh no, remember I could not get a job, so...... I became a taxi driver at high speed, you need very little quilification for this job..........so, please remove me from your "you should know better' list,I WILL disapoint you.....sorry hi-jack off :-) Dammit. Bloody taxi drivers. Apparently my kids were at your old man's farm this past weekend again
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