Changing Triple to a Compact

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Funk-Meister

New Member
Location
whitstable, kent
I have had my ultegra and 105 mix groupset, including the triple front chainset, moved to a carbon frame. The frame geometry doesnt permit the smallest cog to be used, so i am using the two outer cogs which is fine most of the time.

However i am looking for 'get outta jail card' for those nasty hills and consider changing to a compact. The current outer ring is 52, def not 50.

My questions are will i need a new shifter for a compact?

If i just buy a compact do i need a new chain? Will any shimano compact suffice i have a 9 speed rear mech.

Have i overlooked anything??

Thanx for your help
 

PpPete

Legendary Member
Location
Chandler's Ford
Shifter & existing chain should not need changing (unless worn)
You might want to change the BB to get the chainline right.
 
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