Is an Ultegra shimano left side FC-R8000 crank arm compatible with Older Ultegra FC-6600

Asked by: Rick Crowley

Is an R8000 crank compatible with 6800?

Yes, you can install a Shimano R8000 power meter on a Shimano 6800 crankset such as 4iiii PRECISION Shimano Ultegra R8000 or the Stages Shimano Ultegra R8000 as they both use the same interface – which is called Shimano Hollowtech II.

How do I know if my crankset is compatible?

In most cases three-and two-piece cranksets are compatible with the same bottom brackets so long as the axle is the same diameter. They are commonly used in conjunction with the mid-style bottom bracket standard. One-piece: This is where the axle and crank arms are a single piece of steel.

Can you mix and match crank arms?

generally, yes. The early days of Stages had people mixing different crank arms together, different colors sometimes, different Q factors too. This might be obvious, but just to put it here – the crank interfaces need to match, you can’t just put two different ones together.

When did Ultegra 6600 come out?

2005

In 2005, the 6600 series appeared. It adopted the Dual Control Lever system that was improved ergonomically and the HOLLOWTECH II crankset with hollow crank arms, evolving as a full-fledged racing components series.

Can you mix Ultegra 6800 and R8000?

Worthy of note: the new R8000 components are all cross-compatible with the previous 6800 generation and just about any other Shimano 11-speed mechanical groupset. This means that if you’re on a recent 11-speed Shimano road groupset, you can mix and match many of the components reviewed here.

Are 6800 and 8000 chainrings interchangeable?

The R8000 inner ring is more than likely compatible with the 6800 crankset. The ring has the same BCD and less material along one bolt hole.

Can you just change crank arms?

Replacing square taper cranks is not a hard job, but does require a special tool to pull the cranks off the bottom bracket axle. Also, the new cranks should be tightened onto the axle with a torque wrench to ensure sufficient torque is applied (but they are not over-torqued).

Can I use an 11 speed crank on a 8 speed bike?

Nominally no, an 11 speed speed crank will not work with an 8 speed drivetrain.

What cranks are compatible with Shimano?

In the case of Shimano, 110mm or 104mm is often used for so-called compact cranks (50T outer diameter), while 130mm is used for 53T outer diameter.

Can you mix Shimano groupsets?

It is possible to mix and match as long as you get components from the same generation. For example: 9000 Dura Ace, 6800 Ultegra, and 5800 105 are all cross compatible. Each have 11-speeds in the rear, use the same cable pull per shift and use the same front derailleur design.

Is R7000 crank compatible with 5800?

1 Answer. Show activity on this post. Shimano lists the FD-R7000 front derailleur as compatible with the FC-5800 crankset in their products compatibility information, but the R7000 crankset wont be compatible with the old derailleur.

Can I use a 105 cassette with Ultegra?

There’s no reason why you can’t use an Ultegra cassette with an otherwise 105 groupset, or vice versa. With both 105 and Ultegra, the largest sprocket you can officially use is a 34-tooth, although in truth you can go much larger than that; we have gear systems with 11-40 cassettes that work very happily.

Why is ultegra better than 105?

Conclusion. There is no longer any real technological difference between 105 and Ultegra, and the only real difference is that Ultegra is a lighter groupset.

Is ultegra R8000 electronic?

Shimano Ultegra R8000 Review



Shimano Ultegra R8000 is the company’s second-tier drop-bar drivetrain. Under the Ultegra umbrella, there are two shifting methods (mechanical and electronic) and two braking systems (cable actuated and hydraulic disc)–as well as bits for triathlon and time-trial bikes.

Are Ultegra and 105 chainrings interchangeable?

Yes, they’ll work fine as both are (afaik) 11-speed setups from the same generation. Mixing different generations can be more complicated and Shimano doesn’t support mixing 10 and 11-speed setups although anecdotally even a 5700 transmission and an ultegra 6800 crankset work fine.

How do I know what type of crankset I have?

Print. Shimano cranks are all identified with model information above or surrounding the area on the backside of the pedal threads. For example; FC-6700/6750 = Shimano Ultegra. The crank length is often located in the same area, which is helpful to note before placing an order.

Can I use 9 speed crankset with 10 speed cassette?

A nine speed crank set will work with a 10 speed drive train. However it’s not all plain sailing. You can have trouble using a 10 speed FD with a 9 speed crank set. It doesn’t shift as far out as the 9 speed so you may experience sloppy changes to the outer ring and chain rub against the FD in some gears.

How do I know my chainring size?

Quote from video: And you could go around it just count the number of teeth on the chainring. And that's real easy or often the chain rings will have a number stamped on theirs this is 53.

Is R7000 crank compatible with 5800?

1 Answer. Show activity on this post. Shimano lists the FD-R7000 front derailleur as compatible with the FC-5800 crankset in their products compatibility information, but the R7000 crankset wont be compatible with the old derailleur.

Are Shimano 105 5800 and 7000 compatible?

Short and easy answer – yes. Shimano compatibility charts show ST-R7000 shifters are compatible with FD-5800 front derailleur and RD-5800 rear derailleur. All Shimano road rim caliper brakes are compatible with each other.

How do you tell which Shimano 105 I have?

The shifter can be identified by model number, which is stamped on the plastic perch (under the rubber hood).