Converting Anyroad to 105 Shifters
11-08-20, 08:39 PM
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Converting Anyroad to 105 Shifters
Just recently bought a nearly new 2016 Giant Anyroad 2
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/anyroad-2-2016
The cables that come out of the sides of the shifters interfere with the Ortlieb Ultimate Six handlebar bag that I want to move over from the old bike.
One option is to upgrade to a new set of 105 shifters that don't have this, but I suspect that could have implications on the rest of the setup - derailleurs, cassette, and maybe wheels.
Current setup is essentially a stock bike with Sora 3x9 drivetrain, with SRAM BB5 brakes, and Giant CR70 wheels. Also has the extra sub-lever brake handles, but I don't consider them a required element to keep. Years of road riding have me very comfortable with drop bar braking. Attached pics will show current setup. The Giant website link above will give more specifics.
So, what are my options to solving the cable interference issue?
My thoughts:
1) Is there a replacement brake/shifter that doesn't have the cables out the side, but still supports 3x9?
2) Newer Shimano 105 setups for 2x10, or 2x11 would work on the bars, but I don't think the current wheel can support the larger cassette size?
Could the 105's be used to shift the 3x9 derailleurs, knowing that I'd give up a front ring? (I suspect "no")
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/anyroad-2-2016
The cables that come out of the sides of the shifters interfere with the Ortlieb Ultimate Six handlebar bag that I want to move over from the old bike.
One option is to upgrade to a new set of 105 shifters that don't have this, but I suspect that could have implications on the rest of the setup - derailleurs, cassette, and maybe wheels.
Current setup is essentially a stock bike with Sora 3x9 drivetrain, with SRAM BB5 brakes, and Giant CR70 wheels. Also has the extra sub-lever brake handles, but I don't consider them a required element to keep. Years of road riding have me very comfortable with drop bar braking. Attached pics will show current setup. The Giant website link above will give more specifics.
So, what are my options to solving the cable interference issue?
My thoughts:
1) Is there a replacement brake/shifter that doesn't have the cables out the side, but still supports 3x9?
2) Newer Shimano 105 setups for 2x10, or 2x11 would work on the bars, but I don't think the current wheel can support the larger cassette size?
Could the 105's be used to shift the 3x9 derailleurs, knowing that I'd give up a front ring? (I suspect "no")
11-09-20, 01:00 AM
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The current generation of Sora, R3000, is still 9 speed, is cross compatible, and has under-wrap shift housing routing: https://bike.shimano.com/en-AU/produ...T-R3030-L.html . Converting it to 3x10 would actually be potentially difficult to source as the only current generation 3x10 groupset from Shimano is actually incompatible (Tiagra 4700).
I'd recommend getting the ST-R3030 levers and leaving everything else as is--the only real upgrade would be if you wanted to really throw down to 2x11 or 1x11. You could also then upgrade to hydraulic brakes, which are in my opinion a pretty significant upgrade for your bike unless your goal was unsupported touring in relatively remote locations.
I'd recommend getting the ST-R3030 levers and leaving everything else as is--the only real upgrade would be if you wanted to really throw down to 2x11 or 1x11. You could also then upgrade to hydraulic brakes, which are in my opinion a pretty significant upgrade for your bike unless your goal was unsupported touring in relatively remote locations.
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11-10-20, 10:12 PM
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I've grown to really appreciate my underdog 3x9 and find it hard to imagine bettering it in a cost effective way. Its not the lightest or the stiffest, bla bla bla, but it offers a very wide range of possibilities if you only have one bike. You can achieve extremely low gearing and retain decent gaps between the gears for peanuts. I ditched the cheater brake levers and also upgraded the brakes to 160mm and BB7s , which works much better for long hard descents. I'm curious to hear how the R3030 levers perform, they look nice. i have considered this upgrade but as i don't use a handlebar bag I just can't find a good reason to.
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9 speed's great stuff, but those STI levers are outrageously expensive, when purchased aftermarket. You could combine Microshift bar end shifters with regular old non-STI road brake levers if you wanted to save a little money to get a fresh cassette and chain (I have found that basically 100% of used bikes could do with a new cassette and chain, as well as new hub bearings).
11-11-20, 12:11 AM
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I've grown to really appreciate my underdog 3x9 and find it hard to imagine bettering it in a cost effective way. Its not the lightest or the stiffest, bla bla bla, but it offers a very wide range of possibilities if you only have one bike. You can achieve extremely low gearing and retain decent gaps between the gears for peanuts. I ditched the cheater brake levers and also upgraded the brakes to 160mm and BB7s , which works much better for long hard descents. I'm curious to hear how the R3030 levers perform, they look nice. i have considered this upgrade but as i don't use a handlebar bag I just can't find a good reason to.
11-11-20, 12:15 AM
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9 speed's great stuff, but those STI levers are outrageously expensive, when purchased aftermarket. You could combine Microshift bar end shifters with regular old non-STI road brake levers if you wanted to save a little money to get a fresh cassette and chain (I have found that basically 100% of used bikes could do with a new cassette and chain, as well as new hub bearings).
The previous owner only put a couple hundred KM on the bike, if that, so the cassette and chain are practically new.
01-18-23, 09:51 PM
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I've grown to really appreciate my underdog 3x9 and find it hard to imagine bettering it in a cost effective way. Its not the lightest or the stiffest, bla bla bla, but it offers a very wide range of possibilities if you only have one bike. You can achieve extremely low gearing and retain decent gaps between the gears for peanuts. I ditched the cheater brake levers and also upgraded the brakes to 160mm and BB7s , which works much better for long hard descents. I'm curious to hear how the R3030 levers perform, they look nice. i have considered this upgrade but as i don't use a handlebar bag I just can't find a good reason to.
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An old thread perhaps but it might still be relevant to some.
A neat thing to do with a brake lever where the shift cable emerges from the side is to use a noodle from a V-brake to get better clearance for a handlebar bag.
Cheers
A neat thing to do with a brake lever where the shift cable emerges from the side is to use a noodle from a V-brake to get better clearance for a handlebar bag.
Cheers
