105 upgrade

[jamma]

Has anyone found a 105 set for cheaper than the usual places (wiggle,evans,crc,ribble) just that i am upgrading my 8 speed winter bike.

Bits i need are:
Sti levers
front/ rear derailer
chain rings.

I already have wheelset and cassette

 

[vickster]

Google?

How much at wiggle?
Merlin often have deals.
Don't forget quidco

You'll need a chain too. Probably cheaper to buy whole lot and keep cassette in reserve

 

[vickster]

@Steve T mentions a 5700 for sale here

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/groupset-required-no-longer-required.209259/

 

[Milkfloat]

I got Evans to price match down to £299 then used Zeek to buy vouchers at 20% discount. That was for a full 5800 setup. Leaves me a spare BB, cassette and chain, but worked out cheaper than getting the components separately.

If you already have a crankset, then you could think about getting the new one in different ratios.

 

[S-Express]

Winter bike? Save your money and leave it on 8 speed.

 

[Cuchilo]

Winter bike? Save your money and leave it on 8 speed.

Agree 100% . Once you start racing properly you will end up with enough kit to upgrade the winter bike but still wont bother doing it .

 

[alicat]

Don't usually see the words 'upgrade' and 'winter bike' in the same sentence.

I'll get me coat....

 

[gmw492]

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-5800-road-bike-gear-kit-85057.html

Don't know if this any good for you

 

[jamma]

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-5800-road-bike-gear-kit-85057.html

Don't know if this any good for you

Thanks just beed a chainrings and LBS to price match

 

[montroseloon]

I was quoted £180 for the 105 shifters direct from the manufacturers, chain reaction had them for £100. Well worth having a look around to see what is going

 

[Soltydog]

£629 inc new wheels, frame etc http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b72s6p7371/MERIDA-RIDE-400-2016 from the found a bargain thread or Ultegra for £699 http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m7b72s6p7372/MERIDA-RIDE-500-2016

N+1

 

[jamma]

Would i be able to get away with this http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...ables/shimano-cs-hg41-8-speed-cassette-11-34t but take the largest rings of so it could be a 11-28 as i think that the issue i have now is the large jumps in between gears

 

[vickster]

Why not just get an 11-28? Don't they exist?

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/shima...BP&gclid=CPvWybSfkNACFRWNGwodDhgAVw#pid=19494

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Don't upgrade a winter 8 speed bike, ride the hell out of it and enjoy it for the simplicity and durability it gives you, or if you won't enjoy it, then replace it with a better bike. Don't bugger about.

@Soltydog gives you a link to a Merida at Paul's Bikes with 105 equipment, it's an astonishing bargain if you want to replace. It will ride perfectly well in the winter. Oh and it's a summer bike as well.

N+1

 

[jamma]

Why not just get an 11-28? Don't they exist?

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/shima...BP&gclid=CPvWybSfkNACFRWNGwodDhgAVw#pid=19494

I'd rather have it in hand and on bike before next ride