This means that all of the road bike Ultegra/Dura-Ace dual control brake levers/shifts, time trial shifters, and climbing shifters can be used with either Ultegra 6770/6870 or Dura-Ace 9070 front and rear derailleurs. Any of the Ultegra/Dura-Ace controllers (A Junctions) can be used with either system.
Can you use different shifters with Shimano derailleurs?
Shimano derailleur compatibility
Most 8- and 9-speed Shimano mountain bike and road kit is inter-compatible because they both use the same cable pull ratio. This means that you can use an 8 -or 9-speed mountain bike derailleur with road shifters or vice versa.
Can you mix shifters and derailleurs?
No. The ratio has to be the same, so the rear shifter and derailleur have to be the same brand. You can mix SRAM and Shimano for the front shifter and derailleur, though. And the brand of crankset doesn't matter.
Can I use any shifter with any derailleur?
No, different maker or different model with different number of "speed" shifters have different pull ratio (i.e. the length of cable pulled by a single shift). Usually it's safe to use different model with same number of gears from the same maker.
Are all Shimano shifters compatible?
Shimano shifters, whether for 6, 7, 8, or 9 speeds are compatible with all the Shimano RDs for 6 to 9 speeds, and with Shimano 10 speed road RDs (not with 10 speed MTB RDs). Update: a new exception are Shimano Tiagra 4700 road 10-speed shifters, and Shimano GRX gravel series shifters.
43 related questions foundCan you mix 105 ultegra?
There's no reason why you can't use an Ultegra cassette with an otherwise 105 groupset, or vice versa. With both 105 and Ultegra, the largest sprocket you can officially use is a 34-tooth, although in truth you can go much larger than that; we have gear systems with 11-40 cassettes that work very happily.
Is Dura Ace compatible with 105?
DURA-ACE, ULTEGRA, and 105 parts are compatible with each other up and down the 2x11 speed range. The parts of DURA-ACE, ULTEGRA and 105 are compatible with each other as long as they have the same number of gears.
Do shifters have to match derailleur?
The shifters and derailleurs need to match. Front: Sram and Shimano work with eachother on the front derailleur. Rear: Sram and Shimano do NOT work with eachother on the rear. They have different pull ratios and you need to match brands here.
Can you mix Shimano components?
It is possible to mix and match as long as you get components from the same generation. For example: 9000 Dura Ace, 6800 Ultegra, and 5800 105 are all cross compatible. Each have 11-speeds in the rear, use the same cable pull per shift and use the same front derailleur design.
Can I change my bike shifter?
There are several types of shifters, but they all operate on this same principle. Although reasonably durable, shifters do eventually wear out. Replacing them is not difficult if you are comfortable with basic hand tools and mechanical concepts.
Will 10 speed shifter work with 11 speed cassette?
No, that will not work. The shifts will not line up across the entire range, because an 11-speed cassette is not just a 10-speed cassette with an extra cog stuck on at the same spacing.
Can you use a 12 speed derailleur on 11 speed cassette?
So there you go folks, there is no difference in indexing spacing between 11 and 12 speed, the difference is all at the derailleur end. So you can't use a 12 speed derailleur on an 11 speed setup or vice versa but you can you an xtr 12/11 speed shifter on an 11 speed drivetrain.
Can I use 10 speed derailleur with 11 speed cassette?
Can An 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 10-speed Cassette and Shifter? Condensed Answer: Shimano's 11-speed derailleurs have a different rear shift ratio than 10-speed derailleurs and are therefore not compatible with 10-speed indexed shifters.
Are all Shimano 9 speed shifters interchangeable?
Yes, 7/8/9 speed Shimano rear mechs are all interchangeable as long as you have the correct shifter for the number of gears on the cassette. the actual difference in the width of cassettes is negligeable between 8 and 9 speed and only a small difference to 7 speed so nothing to worry about there.
Can I use a 9 speed shifter with a 7 speed cassette?
If you used a 7 speed cassette, with a 9 speed shifter and 7 speed derailleur you would not pull enough cable and the shifts will get mangled. If you are currently on 7 Speeds, this means you have a 7 speed wheel that will most likely NOT take a 9 speed cassette.
Can I use 7 speed shifter with 8 speed cassette?
The takeaway is that you can use an 8sp cassette with a 7sp shifter and expect it to index flawlessly. You can also space a 7sp cassette onto an 8sp hub by putting a 12t or 13t sprocket from an old cassette behind it, so long as the rivets don't interfere.
Can you mix Ultegra and Dura-Ace Di2?
Di2 Compatibility - mix Ultegra, DURA-ACE, XTR, XT and GRX components. Did you know most 10-speed and 11-speed Di2 hardware is cross-series compatible? You can actually mix different series and even different generations of Di2 hardware, as long as you make sure you follow the Di2 compatibility chart!
Is Dura-Ace chain better than Ultegra?
Greater use of the Sil-Tec coating does make the Dura-Ace chain more durable, because it covers the high-load contact surfaces, where it does not on the Ultegra chain. Link shaping is identical so there's no diference in shift performance. The weight difference from the hollow pins is negligible.
How much lighter is Dura-Ace than Ultegra?
Again there's a slight weight difference: the Ultegra power meter chainset weighs 769g, which is 21g heavier than the Dura-Ace power meter at 748g.
Can I use 7 speed shifter with 6 speed cassette?
You would need to either add a 7 speed cassette or use 7 speed spacers on the current 6 speed cassette. Are you sure it's a cassette? Many 6 speeds are freewheel. The derailleur should work fine.
Can I use 11 speed derailleur with 9 speed cassette?
No, an 11 speed road shifter has a different pull ratio than an 8, 9 or 10 speed. Any 8, 9 or 10 speed road shifter will work with any 8, 9 or 10 speed road rear derailleur (unless it's Tiagra 4700). However, the 11 speed road system pulls more cable per shift and therefore is not backwards compatible.
Can I use SRAM shifter with Shimano derailleur?
Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech.
Why is Dura Ace better than Ultegra?
Although Dura Ace is considered to Shimano's out-and-out performance groupset, surprisingly, Ultegra is generally deemed to be much more versatile, mainly because of the lower range of gears that it offers. While Ultegra cassettes go all the way up to 34 teeth, Dura Ace cassettes only go up to 30 teeth.
Is there a big difference between 105 and Ultegra?
There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset. That means we have 2 answers to the question of 105 versus Ultegra. If you want to make, a cash value judgment go for 105 if you want to save weight go for Ultegra.
Can I use Ultegra brakes with 105 shifters?
yes, you can mix/match 105 and Ultegra brakes.
