Converting from 10 to 11 speed
10-22-18, 01:27 PM
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Converting from 10 to 11 speed
I am currently using an Ultegra compact Crankset on my 10 speed Felt F55. Will a new Ultegra 11 speed shifter require that I will need a new front derailleur or will my current Dura-Ace front derailleur work?
10-22-18, 01:38 PM
#2
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Upgradeitis..
Question? what you expect to gain by adding 1 more cog
onto a densely packed rear cassette,?
which will necessitate buying a whole new expensive brifter as well
and changing the hub driver..
The Shoving the chain from one chain ring to the other
is a pretty simple task ,
So I expect the Front D can stay ..
..
onto a densely packed rear cassette,?
which will necessitate buying a whole new expensive brifter as well
and changing the hub driver..
The Shoving the chain from one chain ring to the other
is a pretty simple task ,
So I expect the Front D can stay ..
..
10-22-18, 02:15 PM
#3
Senior Member
In answer to your question, they are officially incompatible but they are relatively close in cable pull in my experience. You might give it a try and see if it works acceptably for you, bur the more recent front derailleurs do work better, and if you're going to the trouble of upgrading a high end bike you may as well take all the steps to get it running awesome instead of simply well.
10-22-18, 07:44 PM
#4
Senior Member
I'd ask the same question fietsbob is asking. Why? There is nothing to be gained.
10-22-18, 08:11 PM
#5
Non omnino gravis
The 6800 and R8000 front derailleurs are both around $33 new. If you really want that extra cog, just buy the new FD. The shifting will be markedly better, and you'll probably spend more on the chain.
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