Replacement Brifters for a shimano 105 2×10

Asked by: Mary Bogenhagen

How do you adjust Shimano 105 gear shifters?

Quote from video: There just locate that it doesn't go very far in just rest in there. And if you turn it clockwise it. Just makes the gap smaller. It's got a few clicks of adjustment.

How do I know what Shimano 105 shifters I have?

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

Are all Shimano 105 Compatible?

The parts of DURA-ACE, ULTEGRA and 105 are compatible with each other as long as they have the same number of gears. However, even with the same 105, the latest R7000 and 5800 series are for 2×11 speed, while the 5700 series is for 2×10 speed, so there is no interchangeability here.

Is Shimano 105 fast?

“With it being 11-speed it brings many of the functions and features that you get with both Ultegra and Dura-Ace to a much wider range of riders.” So, 105 follows in the footsteps of Dura-Ace and Ultegra (and groupsets from Campagnolo and SRAM) in going 11-speed.

Is 105 better than Ultegra?

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 105 faster than tiagra?

The Tiagra and 105 cassettes both feature nickel plated steel sprockets although the 105 version has an a spider arm and a lockring made from anodised aluminium and it’s considerably lighter. The biggest difference, though, is that a 105 cassette is 11-speed while a Tiagra one is 10-speed.

Is Shimano 105 good enough for racing?

105 is the first of Shimano’s “serious” or “proper” groupsets. Tiagra and below, despite being perfectly adequate for your first few sportives (probably all your sportives) and for your daily commute, should be eschewed in favour of 105 or Ultegra as soon as your functional threshold power hits 150W.

Why is it called Shimano 105?

105 is the reverse of 501, which came from Levi’s Jeans, popular in the late 80s in Japan and matching the “workhorse reliable” nature of the 105.

Why is Shimano 105 better?

105-level rear shifting is light, predictable and fast. It presents a significant improvement over the previous generation and adopts the brand’s low-profile Shadow construction, which tucks the body of the derailleur out of the way under the chainstay.

Are all Shimano groupsets compatible?

Just for clarity, current generation (10-, 11- and 12-speed) Shimano road and mountain bike components are not inter-compatible with each other because they use different cable pull ratios. For example, you couldn’t use a set of road shifters with a mountain bike rear derailleur.

Can I 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.

Can you mix Shimano 105 and 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.

Will any groupset fit any bike?

There are a few reasons for the range of specifications for a groupset. Some exist to accommodate different frame designs, others relate to options for the gearing of the bike, and then there is the matter of fitting parts like the cranks to different sized riders.

Why Campagnolo is better than Shimano?

It’s really not different than a Japanese car vs Italian (although Campy is more reliable than many Italian car brands). Campy is a little harder to setup (more finicky) but has a smoother feel. Shimano is more precise, but feels more “clinical” for lack of a better word. The other big difference is shift ergonomics.

What groupset is best?

Shimano groupset hierarchy



Shimano 105 is considered Shimano’s first performance groupset, and for many people it is the best option in combining performance, value and longevity. Ultegra is next and is very similar to Dura-Ace in terms of performance, though Dura-Ace is lighter.