Can I use a 105 crank with Ultegra?

Can I use a 105 crank with Ultegra?

Yes, 105 and Ultegra components are largely compatible but it depends on the exact model numbers. Its best to check Shimano’s compatibility charts.

Is Dura-Ace worth it over 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.

Can you mix and match 105 and Ultegra?

Answer: Great question, Ben! 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.

Can you mix 105 and Dura Ace?

Similarly, there is no need to match the level of the chain and cassette to the rest of the groupset, so a 105 (5800) 11-speed cassette can be used with a Dura-Ace (9000/9100) 11-speed groupset.

What is the difference between Dura Ace 105 and Ultegra 105 crankset?

The 105 crankset features a one-piece chainring design, where the inner and outer chainring are machined together and remain connected with splines. Dura-Ace, on the other hand, has machined inner and outer chainring as two separate pieces (Ultegra does as well).

What’s the difference between Shimano 105 and Ultegra?

A Shimano 105 groupset with rim brakes retails at £612.91 (without pedals) while an equivalent Shimano Ultegra groupset is £982.91 (without pedals) – that’s £370 more, but what do you actually get for the extra money? We quote official recommended retail prices here, of course, but we’ve also included typical online prices.

What is the difference between Ultegra crankset and cyclocross?

Both styles of cranksets come in the same length options, chainring wise there is also a cyclocross option available with Ultegra, that is a 46-36 option. The similar bolt size pattern means that you can easily change between chainrings.

Are 105 calipers as good as Ultegra?

We can again state that the 105 calipers are just as great as Ultegra calipers and are only inferior when it comes to weight. They are around 30g heavier per pair. There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset.