Sram + shimano compatability

[montage]

I am looking at getting some sram rival shifters, could I get away with just shifters, rear mech and front derailler? Or is it a case of an entire change of groupset - which economically isn't viable

 

[MacB]

I would have thought so as SRAM and Shimano chains and cassettes are interchangeable.

 

[montage]

That was my thoughts.....but my researching skills are lacking due to tiredness + annoying american waffle on most sites.

I take it the chain widths and gaps between the cassette are the same then for the two?

 

[MacB]

That was my thoughts.....but my researching skills are lacking due to tiredness + annoying american waffle on most sites.

I take it the chain widths and gaps between the cassette are the same then for the two?

yep, though I believe the new SRAM XX cassettes are different, but at £300 each I don't think too many of us will be worried about that. It's not easy finding out some detail, not surprisingly, SRAM, Shimano and Campagnola mention little about mix and match.

I've tried running the American waffle through a translation tool and it just returns.....bullshit

 

[montage]

I've tried running the American waffle through a translation tool and it just returns.....bullshit

dang

Cheers for the help MacB. From what I gather, so long as the shifters match the derailleurs, all is dandy. Now the question is, do I convert my shifters and derailleurs over the sram for £200ish to save 200grams (202g to be more accurate). My Ultegra gear was in a crash, so is a bit scratched up, so I doubt I would get more than £60 for the shifters+derailleurs ...... hmmmm, I should stop wanting bling

 

[MacB]

if the Ultegra is 9 speed, triple, and works, I'll take dibs on it

 

[AlanW]

I am looking at getting some sram rival shifters, could I get away with just shifters, rear mech and front derailler? Or is it a case of an entire change of groupset - which economically isn't viable

I wonder if this was based on what you have seen in the "Found a Bargain" section.

 

[MacB]

I wonder if this was based on what you have seen in the "Found a Bargain" section.

had his head turned by a bit of bling eh? white shifter hoods weren't they? maybe the Americanism 'pimp my ride' applies

 

[montage]

I wonder if this was based on what you have seen in the "Found a Bargain" section.

oh yes!

 

[montage]

if the Ultegra is 9 speed, triple, and works, I'll take dibs on it

double and 10 speed

And I don't think they fit on butterfly bars

 

[MacB]

double and 10 speed

And I don't think they fit on butterfly bars

shame and you'd be surprised