9 Speed Dura-Ace 7700 options

[Vetplant]

Hi All

 

Hoping to get some advice for future maintenance on my newly acquired 2007 Spez Tarmac.

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The bike came with Dura-Ace Groupset all around, however only in 9 speed. Personally I am happy with the gearing range of the drivetrain, so no plans to go 10 or 11 speed any time soon if I can help it.

 

My issue comes as I am trying to get a feel of the availability of replacement parts for a 9 speed drivetrain. It seems the online stores don't keep allot of 9 speed components in stock.

 

Correct me where I might be wrong, this is how I see my options for the various parts currently.

 

Chainrings: It is not too fussed about whether you run a 9 or 10 speed chain and cassette - Thus I can buy a 10 speed Chainring if either one of my current chainrings gives in, but that should last a while if I maintain and change the chain regularly.

 

Chain: It needs to be same "speed" as the Casette - 9 and 10 speed chains are still fairly available, so replace regularly

 

Rear derailer: Should be 9 or 10 speed compatible, operation dictated by whether the Shifter is 9 or 10 speed. - No need to replace this as it is compatible either way, should last for a very long time

 

Bottom Bracket: I have no idea what the available/compatibility of this is.

 

Brakepads: Sounds like a fairly inexpensive part, so replacements should be fine for a long time to come

 

So from my deduction my problem child sits with the Casette

 

Cassette: Seems to be less stock holding of these 9 speed casettes. The only real replacement option I found at this stage seems to be an Ultegra Casette on ChainReactionCycles. I am willing to go down to 105 levels, but they seem fairly rare - 

 

Option 1: Keep replacing cassettes with 9 speed Ultegra as and when needed until totally obsolete, then move over to 10 speed, which would require a change of at least the righthand Shifter to 10 speed. Aesthetically would have to replace left hand shifter as well.

 

Option 2: Worthwhile then to stock up on 3 or 4 sets of the 9 speed Ultegra casettes while they are in stock? 

 

Don't be too hard on the Noob, I've been riding my 2006 Aluminium 26"Merida Hardtail MTB for the last 10 years, so I have no experience in this new venture of road bike equipment. (Starting up in Triathlons, thus the new acquisition. MTB will still be ridden for fun, in case there were some concerns)

 

 

 

 

[David Marshall]

You can get everything you need.  The 9 speed Sora components are compatible and there is an extensive range.  Get a shop to order in if they don't have stock.  Depending on the crank you have the BB may be a problem (if it is the Octolink 1 version - available but pricey).  Otherwise  should be able to source.

[Skinnyone]

Chainrings, chain and cassette shouldn't be an issue like David says, the issue comes with the rear derailleur and shifters, Shimano stopped manufacturing spares for this groupset over 10 years ago so if a shifter dies then thats it - no more Dura Ace - you would have to source a replacement overseas from the likes of ebay or downgrade to 9sp Sora...

 

Top end (105 and up) 9speed stuff is getting harder to come by because like I said Shimano stopped making it long ago and shops will keep what sells in stock...The local agents for Shimano won't be too forthcoming either so don't expect much from your store...

[Skinnyone]

Perhaps some advice would be to sell the 9 speed stuff on ebay to a collector and get a decent 10 speed gruppo...

[Vetplant]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll have a look on ebay to see what this Dura-Ace groupset might go for and then see if it might be worthwhile to convert to 10 or 11 speed in either 105 or Ultegra. Never even thought that this might be a collectable groupset.

 

In the meantime I'll keep it running with what I can source online or from the LBS, even if it isn't a pure DA setup going forward.

[Breezer]

If I were you I would just get a newer 105 or ultegra groupset. I have seen ultegra 6600 go for R2500 here on the hub. That is the same price as 4 cassettes. Keep your eye on the classifieds and you might just get lucky

[Breezer]

There is a very nice 105 groupset in the classifieds now for R1900

[Vetplant]

There is a very nice 105 groupset in the classifieds now for R1900

Thanks, sent a PM to the advertiser

[HeyYou]

Thanks, sent a PM to the advertiser

Don't agree, your DA group will outlast the 105 by a long way!!!!

 

If I were you, I'd keep the DA.

 

Other than the shifters, everything else is serviceable and CAN convert to 10 speed, if you want.

 

If the shifters break, buy 10 speed, everything else will work (new cassette obviously).

 

And before gainsayers say it won't, it does, come to my house, I'll show it to you.

[Vetplant]

Don't agree, your DA group will outlast the 105 by a long way!!!!

 

If I were you, I'd keep the DA.

 

Other than the shifters, everything else is serviceable and CAN convert to 10 speed, if you want.

 

If the shifters break, buy 10 speed, everything else will work (new cassette obviously).

 

And before gainsayers say it won't, it does, come to my house, I'll show it to you.

Thanks, it will definitely be easier on the pocket to only switch to 10 speed shifters once the current ones give in. 

[Martin PJ]

Thanks, it will definitely be easier on the pocket to only switch to 10 speed shifters once the current ones give in. 

 

I have 9 speed DA on an old 1999 Cannondale that I ride. This group set still changes like a dream and the bike has been ridden a lot. So good luck with trying to wear out the 9 speed DA.

 

You can buy parts for 9 speed on eBay, also the Microshift brand 9 speed is fully compatible with Shimano, they are pretty cheap and decent. Microshift make front and rear derailleurs, as well as shifters.