caad 10

[reacher]

can anyone tell me on the new caad10 ultegra that comes with a compact chain set can it just be swapped for a standard ultegra chain set , 39x53 or will it require new bb etc
thanks

 

[ianrauk]

it will be a straight swap over though you may need a new chain for the extra teeth.

 

[black'n'yellow]

53/39t 110mm bcd rings are available - which means you do not even have to swap chainsets, just change the rings. Why do you want to swap, out of interest..??

 

[fossyant]

The Ultegra rings are hollow section and 'sculptured to the chain set. You can either get a new chainset (and sell the compact) or you are going to have to hunt down some 'compatible' chain rings that don't look a mess. Praxis Works make replacements.

Probably cheaper buying a new chainset and selling on the old one.

 

[reacher]

53/39t 110mm bcd rings are available - which means you do not even have to swap chainsets, just change the rings. Why do you want to swap, out of interest..??

i have a ultegra group set on a not as good frame and was thinking that i could swap the whole lot over , but some retailers are saying no it cant be done, one said i would need a insert and a new bb then it can be done , so i was getting confused as to what can be done
they also said i could'ent just change the rings ,
if i cant change the chain set , although you guys are saying that it can be done ,
can i just change the front and rear mech , brakes and shifters , will the chain set that it comes with be a nice quality if i keep it on their ?