Swap: Compact for Triple Setup

Paul Kiernan

I want to convert the missus' bike from compact to triple (help her on the hills, you know:)).

I have 105 5600 or 5700 and really only need to swap the front and rear mechs but would consider swapping shifters and chainset too if anyone's interested.

5700 is practically new and 5600 has only a few thousand km.

Could do a few quid extra for ultegra maybe?

macnab

Have you tried a 28 on the back? or I think I heard someone talking about a 32 recently?? Might be worth a look

Crow92

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

I want to convert the missus' bike from compact to triple (help her on the hills, you know:)).

I have 105 5600 or 5700 and really only need to swap the front and rear mechs but would consider swapping shifters and chainset too if anyone's interested.

5700 is practically new and 5600 has only a few thousand km.

Could do a few quid extra for ultegra maybe?

I have an ultegra 6603 triple front mech I took off a bike. Very good condition, little bit of chain rub but nothing bad all cleaned and oiled.

It's a braze-on with 34.9mm clamp that comes with it.

Looking for 20 for it if interested?

Paul Kiernan

macnab wrote: »

Have you tried a 28 on the back? or I think I heard someone talking about a 32 recently?? Might be worth a look

It already has a 28 on the back:). The rear mech won't work with a 32 (in fact 5600 is only rated up to 27 but does actually work with a 28).

Paul Kiernan

Crow92 wrote: »

I have an ultegra 6603 triple front mech I took off a bike. Very good condition, little bit of chain rub but nothing bad all cleaned and oiled.

It's a braze-on with 34.9mm clamp that comes with it.

Looking for 20 for it if interested?

Thanks Crow92. I saw that alright. I need a 31.8 but I might have a clamp somewhere. I'll need to check up. There are a few on Ebay I have my eye on (hoping I'll get them for next to nothing but of course that never happens:)).

Crow92

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

Thanks Crow92. I saw that alright. I need a 31.8 but I might have a clamp somewhere. I'll need to check up. There are a few on Ebay I have my eye on (hoping I'll get them for next to nothing but of course that never happens:)).

Ah no bother, it's there if you want it/have a clamp.

gman2k

@OP, I have a Tiagra triple chainset for sale, has seen very use, I think I was looking for €50 for it.

Paul Kiernan

Crow92 wrote: »

Ah no bother, it's there if you want it/have a clamp.

I have a clamp which is in use but I think I could swap things around and free it up. Would you take €15:o? No problem if you'd rather hang on to it, I can get a new 5600 for about €20 anyway.

Crow92

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

I have a clamp which is in use but I think I could swap things around and free it up. Would you take €15:o? No problem if you'd rather hang on to it, I can get a new 5600 for about €20 anyway.

Ah go on, 15 euro it is, it's just been lying around the house. pm sent.

Paul Kiernan

Crow92 wrote: »

Ah go on, 15 euro it is, it's just been lying around the house. pm sent.

Good man, you're a gent. Now, I might rouse Statler from his slumbers and see if he wants to part with his rear mech:).

ROK ON

If you use a long cage rear derailleur you should be able to get a 30 or 32 on the rear cassette.

Paul Kiernan

gman2k wrote: »

@OP, I have a Tiagra triple chainset for sale, has seen very use, I think I was looking for €50 for it.

Thanks. I think I'm sorted on the chainset front as I have a new Ultegra SL triple but it's 175 crank length which might be a bit long for Mrs. K., her being a rather petite 5'5"". What size is the Tiagra? Is it 4503 or 4603?

gman2k

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

Thanks. I think I'm sorted on the chainset front as I have a new Ultegra SL triple but it's 175 crank length which might be a bit long for Mrs. K., her being a rather petite 5'5"". What size is the Tiagra? Is it 4503 or 4603?

I'll check and come back to you