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Change groupset

  • 28-05-2014 5:15pm
    #1
    ciaeim
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭


    hello all.
    a buddy of mine has a 9 speed ultegra groupset on his bike and is thinking of changing this to an 11 speed ultegra groupset, is this possible/advisable and what would the cost be ? thanks guys


Comments

  • #2
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,255 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    He'll need a new Right Shifter (or both if he wants matching shifters), a new 11 speed Cassette and 11 speed chain. He may also need a new 11 speed compatible rear freehub.

    Cost? the real question is how much is he willing to spend? ;)


  • #3
    abc_xyz
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭abc_xyz


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    He'll need a new Right Shifter (or both if he wants matching shifters), a new 11 speed Cassette and 11 speed chain. He may also need a new 11 speed compatible rear freehub.

    He'd also need a new rear deraileur I think? Unless 9-speed is compatible with 11 (it might be?). Check wiggle/crc/etc for prices for each.

    If he's going a full groupset route (shifters, brakes, chainset, cassette, deraileurs, chain, cables, bottom bracket) you'll get it for about €650 from merlincycles.co.uk. May be available cheaper elsewhere. He doesn't need an entire new groupset though.

    He'll also have to strip the existing groupset and put the new one (or the individual pieces) on the bike himself or get someone to do it - I imagine a shop will charge €100+ for this.

    And as 07Lapierre says his existing rear wheel (or rather the freehub which the cassette fits to) may not be compatible so could need a new one of those.


  • #4
    ciaeim
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭ciaeim


    abc_xyz wrote: »
    He'd also need a new rear deraileur I think? Unless 9-speed is compatible with 11 (it might be?). Check wiggle/crc/etc for prices for each.

    If he's going a full groupset route (shifters, brakes, chainset, cassette, deraileurs, chain, cables, bottom bracket) you'll get it for about €650 from merlincycles.co.uk. May be available cheaper elsewhere. He doesn't need an entire new groupset though.

    He'll also have to strip the existing groupset and put the new one (or the individual pieces) on the bike himself or get someone to do it - I imagine a shop will charge €100+ for this.

    And as 07Lapierre says his existing rear wheel (or rather the freehub which the cassette fits to) may not be compatible so could need a new one of those.

    and if he just changed the minimum what parts would that entail and how much (money tight)?


  • #5
    mamax
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 880 ✭✭✭mamax


    He would be better off selling that bike and buying a new one :)


  • #6
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,255 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    ciaeim wrote: »
    and if he just changed the minimum what parts would that entail and how much (money tight)?
    Minimum parts as per my first post..but If money's tight forget it! It's not economical...sell the bike as is and buy a new one.


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  • #7
    no1murray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭no1murray


    Needs a whole new groupset. 700 euro on the net.


  • #8
    no1murray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭no1murray


    Needs a whole new groupset. 700 euro on the net.


  • #9
    spyderski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭spyderski


    no1murray wrote: »
    Needs a whole new groupset. 700 euro on the net.


    Why does everyone go online before looking locally? Cyclesuperstore had 11-speed Ultegra grouppos for under €600 last time I looked. Much better to support local businesses, especially when they're as cheap or cheaper than what you can get online. I have no affiliation with CSS by the way.


  • #10
    3102derek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 574 ✭✭✭3102derek


    cyclesuperstore is online too.......


  • #11
    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    spyderski wrote: »
    Why does everyone go online before looking locally? Cyclesuperstore had 11-speed Ultegra grouppos for under €600 last time I looked. Much better to support local businesses, especially when they're as cheap or cheaper than what you can get online. I have no affiliation with CSS by the way.

    €686 for 6800, over €800 for 6700 on CSS


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