Cost Of Changing Gears at lbs

[mark st1]

30 notes an hour down my lbs if you provide web bought components. very reasonable imo.

Thanks for that bud much appreciated

 

[boydj]

To be honest, Mark, You would be much better off buying a really good pair of wheels, because out on the road you'll not notice the difference in shifting between 105 and Ultegra.

 

[black'n'yellow]

To be honest, Mark, You would be much better off buying a really good pair of wheels, because out on the road you'll not notice the difference in shifting between 105 and Ultegra.

^^ as above. 105 to Ultegra is a pretty pointless 'upgrade' IMO.

 

[Norm]

To be honest, Mark, You would be much better off buying a really good pair of wheels, because out on the road you'll not notice the difference in shifting between 105 and Ultegra.

Don't tell him that, I have plans for his 105 kit.

 

[Gary E]

Anyone know where I can get some ULTEGRA stickers to put on my STIs?
I might get one of those gold paint pens and tart it up a bit

 

[Broadside]

At a guess £200 for Ultegra shifters, £80 for front and rear derailleur and at list price I would anticipate they will fit for 'free'. Chainset is going to be a lot more on top, probably another £180 from LBS. You might save some decent money by buying from a German website and fitting yourself, it is pretty easy.

 

[mark st1]

To be honest, Mark, You would be much better off buying a really good pair of wheels, because out on the road you'll not notice the difference in shifting between 105 and Ultegra.

Ok all opinions greatly appreciated thank you. Ive tried a search on here but not really found any answers so can anyone recommend some good replacement wheels in the £400-500 maybe. I currently have Mavic Aksium Race Wheels which came as standard on the bike. Many Thanks

 

[black'n'yellow]

Shimano RS80, Easton EA90 or American Classic Victory 30s (or the Aero 420s for a bit more) would be my choices in that range. There's lots of others at that price...

 

[mark st1]

Shimano RS80, Easton EA90 or American Classic Victory 30s (or the Aero 420s for a bit more) would be my choices in that range. There's lots of others at that price...

Thats a good choice and starting point many thanks.

 

[boydj]

You can't beat hand-built - been looking these guys myself for a Christmas present : http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/news/90-race23-long-term-test - but lots of choice on the web site.

 

[mark st1]

You can't beat hand-built - been looking these guys myself for a Christmas present : http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/news/90-race23-long-term-test - but lots of choice on the web site.

Thanks for the link bud much appreciated.

 

[e-rider]

a few points to make:1 .as other people have said the diff between 105 and ultegra (600) is small that you wont notice whilst riding so what's the point of spending several hundred quid? 2. Doing it yourself is easy but some people are simply useless at even simple mechanical stuff, so if that's you, then LBS it. 3. Shops will charge far more than 1 hours labour for this job, they will not re-use cables (I suspect) and you'll need new bar tape and all kinds of things - £60 sounds more like it, possibly even more in some parts of the country

 

[mark st1]

Thanks mate much appreciated i took the bike into lbs today mechanic really slated the way the bike had been put together. He spent half hour with it tightened everything u, lined everything u, oiled,greased everything and gave me a few tips for smoother gear changing and not putting so much load on the pedals when shifting. Thoroughly nice bloke called Sam at Stows in Dedworth. Going to have first ride on it tomorrow so i'm looking forward to it. Although i'm thinking already my un-love for the 105 may have been a combination of bad set-up,my own poor handling of it,and switching from Sram to Shimano. I wont be ashamed to come back and be honest and tell you all how correct you were that 105 is a good set-up tomorrow lol

Thanks to all though for help and replies much appreciated

 

[mark st1]

You were all right so thanks for the advice and for saving me from spunking a heap of cash on something unnecessary. Bars on the bike are to narrow though which is quite uncomfortable on long rides so that's my next purchase before the wheels. Thanks again all

 

[boydj]

Sounds like you have a good lbs there - a relationship worth cultivating - and congrats on your new relationship with your bike.