Shimano Triple shifter - will work with a dbl?

[Sittingduck]

Will an Ultegra triple shifter work with a compact dbl chainset and dbl front mech? Also, can I use the triple shifter and the matching triple front mech with a compact dbl chainset and just adjust it so that it only works across 2 chainrings?

Ta

 

[andrew_s]

Yes.
Use the limit screw on the front mech to lock out the small ring posititon. It's better not to lock out the big ring position.

 

[mickle]

Its essential that you use the middle and big ring clicks on the shifter rather than small to middle. The amount of puul is different between the two - to do with the radius through which the mech travels.

 

[Sittingduck]

okay - cheers fellas

 

[User482]

Will an Ultegra triple shifter work with a compact dbl chainset and dbl front mech? Also, can I use the triple shifter and the matching triple front mech with a compact dbl chainset and just adjust it so that it only works across 2 chainrings?

Ta

Just to confirm what the others said - this is the set up I have on my bike and it works perfectly.

 

[Sittingduck]

Sorry - just one more thing

What about the front mech? Do I need to leave the triple on there or should I bring across the Compact dbl from the bike that the CT chainset is currently fitted to (assuming I actually bother to go ahead with the swap)? I am guessing it's better to use the compact one (shape / depth of the cage part, in relation to the curvature of the compact rings will be more curved).

Ta

 

[User482]

My understanding is that a specific double front mech will work a little more smoothly, but the triple on mine seems to be fine, if slightly agricultural. No need to change it before it wears out, IMO.

 

[Sittingduck]

Ok cheers User482. I'll probably stick with the triple mech, in that case as there's less faffing to be done!

 

[Sittingduck]

My replacement LH shifter eventually arrived, Today. Perhaps somebody from CRC has been reading this thread because they mistaking sent me a dbl, instead of a trpl

I have, of course sent a strongly worded e-mail to their Warranty team. I would have preferred them to get it right and have the option of sticking with the triple, if I so desire.