Hollowtech bottom bracket mix and match

[jackthelad]

Is there a difference between bottom brackets tiagra,105,and ultegra.And can a tiagra bottom bracket be used with say ultegra crankset and vice versa

 

[2Loose]

Is there a difference between bottom brackets tiagra,105,and ultegra.And can a tiagra bottom bracket be used with say ultegra crankset and vice versa

Bearing quality of the BB and colour are the differences, if any.

Yes you can mix and match Hollowtech II bb's and cranksets. I have an Ultegra BB with Tiagra crankset, no problems.

 

[the_mikey]

Just to add some consensus:



Yes, I've replaced my tiagra hollowtechII BB with a 105 hollowtechII BB, no problem.

 

[jackthelad]

Just t0 put another equation into this thread can you mix and match 5700 shifters and ultegra shifters with different cranksets like ultegra shifters and 105 5700 crankset and vice versa

 

[jackthelad]

another question is there any difference between tiagra,105,ultegra botom brackets

 

[rockyraccoon]

Shimano Drivetrain Compatability Chart

 

[jackthelad]

rocky that is a handy chart thanks mate

 

[2Loose]

another question is there any difference between tiagra,105,ultegra botom brackets

I refer you to post #2

 

[sparrow101]

i've been told by a lbs that sora, tiagra and 105 groupsets have very little difference between them and if your going to upgrade ultegra would be the minimum

i'm using a r700 crankset (which is said to be above utlegra) a wheels manufactureing ceramic bb and a 10 speed chain on a 9 speed tiagra and have had no problems

 

[martint235]

i've been told by a lbs that sora, tiagra and 105 groupsets have very little difference between them and if your going to upgrade ultegra would be the minimum

i'm using a r700 crankset (which is said to be above utlegra) a wheels manufactureing ceramic bb and a 10 speed chain on a 9 speed tiagra and have had no problems

In my humble opinion, I'd say the split comes between Tiagra and 105. I don't think there's a great difference between 105 and Ultegra and then there's another obvious (and very expensive) leap up to Dura-Ace.

 

[2Loose]

In my humble opinion, I'd say the split comes between Tiagra and 105. I don't think there's a great difference between 105 and Ultegra and then there's another obvious (and very expensive) leap up to Dura-Ace.

I agree, but now that Tiagra is 10spd with the same brifter setup as the higher groups, I think that point of split is moving down the range.