Groupset Upgrade

[AncientWyvern]

Hello All,

I am considering saving for the campagnolo anthena groupset for my trek 1.5, however i dont know whether it'll take two more sprokets (my current Tiagra set is 9 speed and the athena is 11 speed). Is there a way to find out? I looked at the Trek site and there is no contact to ask a direct question, there are dealer contacts; but i would imagine if i'm not buying they wont be interested...

Any help is much appreciated!!

 

[Smokin Joe]

Nine, ten and eleven speed Campag all use the same hub. However, as you are running a Shimano system at the moment Campag cassettes will not fit the hub. If you go down that route you will need either a new wheel or a replacement freewheel body that is Campag compatible.

 

[Svendo]

Or a cassette like this one http://www.fatbirds....pagnolo_Spacing with Campag. spacing on Shimano splines. Although I don't know if they're available in 11 speed.

 

[AncientWyvern]

Thank you very much! :-)

So it would be best to look for a shimano group? I cant afford to change the wheels as well, I would rather look into this as a seperate thing a year or so down the line.

 

[Garz]

Either upgrade (in bits if you like) to the superior 105 or save up and get the athena. Unless you can find a cracking deal on ultegra then 105 is still the best bang for buck.

 

[AncientWyvern]

Cool thanks all :-) food for thought!

 

[amaferanga]

I'd go for SRAM Rival over 105. Lighter and probably cheaper as well.

 

[gb155]

Another Vote for SRAM, I have a mix of Rival and Force, its awesome and I have rode bikes with Campag and Shimano

 

[amaferanga]

Looks like Rival is a tad more expensive than 105 actually, but I'd still have the SRAM. SRAM and Shimano cassettes are interchangeable so no issues with the wheel.

 

[PpPete]

Campag 11 speed Ergos are pretty good match with Shimano 9 speed mechs/cassettes.

See here.

FWIW I run Veloce 10 speed levers with an Ultegra rear mech, 105 front mech and a Shimano 9 speed cassette - using the "hubbub" cable routing on the mech. According to that article you'd not even need to change the cable routing if you were using 11 speed levers.

 

[Garz]

Must admit the Ergo levers are damn comfortable, try them out and see if their your cup of tea!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Can I ask why you're upgrading?
It's not a great value for money option. Far better to buy better wheels for example.