How to switch DA 7800 crankset with FSA SLK Carbon?
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How to switch DA 7800 crankset with FSA SLK Carbon?
Will someone please tell me what else I would need to buy to switch my Dura-Ace 7800 53/39 crankset with an FSA SLK Carbon compact crank? I have a 2006 Fuji aluminium road frame with the DA 7800 bottom bracket. Can I just pull the DA 7800 crank and use the FSA crank with the DA 7800 BB? Are there specific Bottom Bracket cups that match the FSA SLK crank?
I would like to use this FSA Carbon Crankset:
On my 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL w/Dura-Ace 7800:
I have a short-cage DA 7800 rear derailleur and DA 7900 10speed 11-28 cassettes.
Thank you!!!
Trent
I would like to use this FSA Carbon Crankset:
On my 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL w/Dura-Ace 7800:
I have a short-cage DA 7800 rear derailleur and DA 7900 10speed 11-28 cassettes.
Thank you!!!
Trent
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I don't believe the Shimano BB cups will work with the FSA crankset, you will need a new BB.
Disclaimer - the most modern BB I am working with is Shimano Octalink, so I am a bit dated in this area.
Disclaimer - the most modern BB I am working with is Shimano Octalink, so I am a bit dated in this area.
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That's funny - when I first used the Fuji frame, I used Ultegra 6500 and liked the Octalink crankset.
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Correction... I used Ultegra 6500 on a Giant Kronos frame. Then switched that to DA 7800 and then moved that over to the Fuji Roubaix SL frame.
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You will need a different BB for that crankset because of the 30mm spindle. If the frame is BSA threaded, something like this will work.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Hope-6873m...Bottom-Bracket
https://www.jensonusa.com/Hope-6873m...Bottom-Bracket
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Cranks usually specify what BB to use with them. Does the bike have a threaded or press-fit BB? Either should be doable, just that the threaded might be easier for a DIY'er. There's press-fit adapters for almost everything. FSA's a common crank, so that should not be a problem.
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Scratch that, the BB-right mark hides in the glare.
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Onya Drew.
I've seen those FSA cranks before, but I only just noticed how hard the rings mimic 7800.
...Hang on - BBRight cranks? Isn't that just BB386 evo?
I've seen those FSA cranks before, but I only just noticed how hard the rings mimic 7800.
...Hang on - BBRight cranks? Isn't that just BB386 evo?
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these might work on the OP bike, but he'll need a BB like this one https://www.jensonusa.com/Hope-6873m...Bottom-Bracket
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Thank you everyone for your quick answers! I've read the advise and it doesn't sound as easy as a switch as I had hoped, or assumed. So I am going to stick with the 7800 53/39 crank-set for the summer and next winter beg my boss (wife) for a new carbon bike.
My next question would have been whether the 7800 DA short-cage derailleur would work with the compact crank-set I asked about. And if not, then there would be another purchase.
My next question would have been whether the 7800 DA short-cage derailleur would work with the compact crank-set I asked about. And if not, then there would be another purchase.
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Thank you everyone for your quick answers! I've read the advise and it doesn't sound as easy as a switch as I had hoped, or assumed. So I am going to stick with the 7800 53/39 crank-set for the summer and next winter beg my boss (wife) for a new carbon bike.
My next question would have been whether the 7800 DA short-cage derailleur would work with the compact crank-set I asked about. And if not, then there would be another purchase.
My next question would have been whether the 7800 DA short-cage derailleur would work with the compact crank-set I asked about. And if not, then there would be another purchase.
Are you trying to get a smaller inner ring?
The derailleur will work fine with a compact crank, but a 28t max is the largest cassette you can use.
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That's exactly what I'm trying to do... get a smaller, inner ring for the hills around the Susquehanna River in south, central Penna. Do you know of anyone that makes rings for DA 7800 cranks? I switched the cassettes to DA 7900, 11-28t.
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Will someone please tell me what else I would need to buy to switch my Dura-Ace 7800 53/39 crankset with an FSA SLK Carbon compact crank? I have a 2006 Fuji aluminium road frame with the DA 7800 bottom bracket. Can I just pull the DA 7800 crank and use the FSA crank with the DA 7800 BB? Are there specific Bottom Bracket cups that match the FSA SLK crank?
I would like to use this FSA Carbon Crankset:
On my 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL w/Dura-Ace 7800:
I have a short-cage DA 7800 rear derailleur and DA 7900 10speed 11-28 cassettes.
Thank you!!!
Trent
I would like to use this FSA Carbon Crankset:
On my 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL w/Dura-Ace 7800:
I have a short-cage DA 7800 rear derailleur and DA 7900 10speed 11-28 cassettes.
Thank you!!!
Trent
Also be careful NOT to get a BB50 cranks since there are a ton of those out there for real cheap. These only work on narrow carbon fiber BB's with push-in bearings.
If you have a BB386 crank and frame BB you just buy the correct BSA BB386 30 mm cups and screw them in. Do NOT overtighten since BSA cups normally tighten themselves and if they are tight to begin with they can lock in and be extremely difficult to extract in the future.
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Ratios are comparable to a compact with an 11-28 cassette.
I had to adjust the B-screw to the maximum position.
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I have the same crank and derailleur as yours and successfully run an Ultegra 12-30 cassette.
Ratios are comparable to a compact with an 11-28 cassette.
I had to adjust the B-screw to the maximum position.
Ratios are comparable to a compact with an 11-28 cassette.
I had to adjust the B-screw to the maximum position.
the problem he has is that his crankset won’t take a 36t or smaller chainring.
if I was the OP, I’d look for a silver 5700 compact crankset, and a 12-30 10spd cassette.
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most mechanics know that Shimano is a little conservative with the max cassette cog rating. 30t isn’t surprising for a 7800 derailleur, and using a 50/34 crankset isn’t a problem for that derailleur either.
the problem he has is that his crankset won’t take a 36t or smaller chainring.
if I was the OP, I’d look for a silver 5700 compact crankset, and a 12-30 10spd cassette.
the problem he has is that his crankset won’t take a 36t or smaller chainring.
if I was the OP, I’d look for a silver 5700 compact crankset, and a 12-30 10spd cassette.
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Wow, again thank you everyone for the continued comments - you guys really do care!
I think I'll try the Ultegra 6700 12-30t cassettes! I didn't realize they existed and I understand your reference to the B-screw adjustment to pull the pulley/cage away from the 30t sprocket.
I think I'll try the 12-30t this summer and stick with the DA 7800 crank.
Trent
I think I'll try the Ultegra 6700 12-30t cassettes! I didn't realize they existed and I understand your reference to the B-screw adjustment to pull the pulley/cage away from the 30t sprocket.
I think I'll try the 12-30t this summer and stick with the DA 7800 crank.
Trent
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So... just to add an ending to this story for now, I'm going to try a mid-compact DA 9000 crank (riding 40+ miles this afternoon in Lancaster/York counties). First impressions from the stand is the new 9000 crank-set is noisier than the DA-7800. Of course, not an issue on the road. The other thing I did (wrong/incorrectly) was shorten the chain, so I'm a bit nervous. With the 52/36 crank, and pedaling in the 36 up front and 28 in the back, I could hear additional noise in the back - not that the rear derailleur was bouncing off the 28T, just noticeably noisier, kind of a grinding sound. I pushed the hanger adj, B-screw all the way in to push the derailleur off the 28T to no avail... so I cut out a link of the chain. That worked BUT if I use 52 & 28, the rear derailleur is basically a straight line and once stuck the crank, ergh!
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
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So... just to add an ending to this story for now, I'm going to try a mid-compact DA 9000 crank (riding 40+ miles this afternoon in Lancaster/York counties). First impressions from the stand is the new 9000 crank-set is noisier than the DA-7800. Of course, not an issue on the road. The other thing I did (wrong/incorrectly) was shorten the chain, so I'm a bit nervous. With the 52/36 crank, and pedaling in the 36 up front and 28 in the back, I could hear additional noise in the back - not that the rear derailleur was bouncing off the 28T, just noticeably noisier, kind of a grinding sound. I pushed the hanger adj, B-screw all the way in to push the derailleur off the 28T to no avail... so I cut out a link of the chain. That worked BUT if I use 52 & 28, the rear derailleur is basically a straight line and once stuck the crank, ergh!
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
- cross-chaining (52/28) is usually a bad idea. You should shift to the small ring before you get to the smallest cog. The chain needs to be long enough to handle it, but that doesn't mean you should ride that way.
- I don't think shimano recommends mixing 10 and 11 speed shifty bits, or if it can even be made to work. You are probably ok with the 11 speed crank, but if you go to a 9100 derailleur, you will likely also need 11 speed shifters, cassette and chain.
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So... just to add an ending to this story for now, I'm going to try a mid-compact DA 9000 crank (riding 40+ miles this afternoon in Lancaster/York counties). First impressions from the stand is the new 9000 crank-set is noisier than the DA-7800. Of course, not an issue on the road. The other thing I did (wrong/incorrectly) was shorten the chain, so I'm a bit nervous. With the 52/36 crank, and pedaling in the 36 up front and 28 in the back, I could hear additional noise in the back - not that the rear derailleur was bouncing off the 28T, just noticeably noisier, kind of a grinding sound. I pushed the hanger adj, B-screw all the way in to push the derailleur off the 28T to no avail... so I cut out a link of the chain. That worked BUT if I use 52 & 28, the rear derailleur is basically a straight line and once stuck the crank, ergh!
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
Not sure what's next... OTHER than never using 52/28 or even 52/26 combos.
I'm thinking about replacing the rear DA-7800 with a DA-9000 rear derailleur - thinking, well hoping DA-9000 has a longer cage. Does anyone know if that's the case? The DA-9100 rear cage certainly looks longer but it's mounting bolt area seems different than the mount for my DA-7800 derailleur.
Anyway, thank you everyone for helping me. Trent.
Time to watch some Park Tool videos, or pay a professional to set it up.
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...new 11s shifters, cassette, chain and a second mortgage. Kidding, the parts are not all that expensive and a fun project next winter.
Thank you for your comments.
Thank you for your comments.
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In all seriousness, just pay a shop to set up the components you have, and replace the chain if needed. There's no reason why those components you own shouldn't work perfectly together.