Ultegra 9sp. levers compatible with double and triple front??

[Dave Smith]

I'm looking into setting up a bike with an Ultegra triple drive train, but I can't quite make sense
of Performance's shift lever page. They say on the page for the Ultegra levers:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=11616

"Levers and cables. 9 spd. rear. Double (Compatible with Dura-Ace® or 105®) or triple front
compatible."

Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting? The page
doesn't offer a choice for ordering one or the other.

Thanks very much.

 

[Mike Jacoubowsk]

Any 9-speed Tiagra, '105 or Ultegra (but not DuraAce) STI lever is comaptible with either a double
or triple crankset. For a rear derailleur, you may use *any* Shimano 9-speed rear derailleur,
including DuraAce.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

"Dave Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking into setting up a bike with an Ultegra triple drive train, but I can't quite make
> sense of Performance's shift lever page. They say on the page for the Ultegra levers:
> http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=11616
>
> "Levers and cables. 9 spd. rear. Double (Compatible with Dura-Ace® or 105®) or triple front
> compatible."
>
> Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting? The page
> doesn't offer a choice for ordering one or the other.
>
> Thanks very much.

 

[Swamprun]

With a double front chainring the middle click can be used for "trimming" the derailleur.

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 22:10:27 -0800, Dave Smith wrote:

> I'm looking into setting up a bike with an Ultegra triple drive train, but I can't quite make
> sense of Performance's shift lever page. They say on the page for the Ultegra levers:
> http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=11616
>
> "Levers and cables. 9 spd. rear. Double (Compatible with Dura-Ace® or 105®) or triple front
> compatible."
>
> Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting? The page
> doesn't offer a choice for ordering one or the other.
>
> Thanks very much.

 

[Arthur Harris]

"Dave Smith" wrote:
> I'm looking into setting up a bike with an Ultegra triple drive train, but I can't quite make
> sense of Performance's shift lever page. They say on the page for the Ultegra levers:
> http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=11616
>
> "Levers and cables. 9 spd. rear. Double (Compatible with Dura-Ace® or 105®) or triple front
> compatible."
>
> Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting? The page
> doesn't offer a choice for ordering one or the other.

That IS worded badly. The bottom line is: if you're going to use an all Ultegra drivetrain, the
Ultegra levers will work with either a double or triple crankset. The Ultegra stuff is also fully
compatible with 105.

Dura Ace STI levers come in separate versions for double and triple. Mixing Dura Ace triple stuff
(front STI shifter, crankset, front derailleur) with Ultegra or 105 is not advised. You can use Dura
Ace double stuff with Ultegra and 105 if you're using a double crankset.

Art Harris

 

[Qui Si Parla Ca]

sallydog-<< Double (Compatible with Dura-Ace® or 105®) or triple front compatible."

Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting? >><BR><BR>

Yes, only DA is double OR triple but not both-

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(303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

 

[Qui Si Parla Ca]

n2ah-<< Dura Ace STI levers come in separate versions for double and triple.
>><BR><BR>

should point out that DA 9s double is no more. Altho there is some left(left levers for double), it
has been discontinued by shimano-

Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

 

[Sheldon Brown]

Someone asked:

> Does this mean that the levers are compatible with both double and triple front shifting?
> >><BR><BR>

Peter Chisholm answered:

> Yes, only DA is double OR triple but not both-

How can that be?

I've never encountered any front shifter that would work with 3 that wouldn't also work with two.

What is it about the Dura-Ace triple brifter that makes you say it won't work with only two
chainrings?

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[Jeff Starr]

"Arthur Harris" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> Mixing Dura Ace triple stuff (front STI shifter, crankset, front derailleur) >with Ultegra or 105
> is not advised.

Why is that? I'm using a Dura-Ace triple FD with Tiagra crankset and brifters. I am going to replace
the brifters with Dura-Ace STI triple, next spring. If I can afford it, I am going to also replace
the crankset with a Dura-Ace triple. I have no immediate plans to replace my 105 RD. What problems
might I encounter? Life is Good! Jeff

>
> That IS worded badly. The bottom line is: if you're going to use an all Ultegra drivetrain, the
> Ultegra levers will work with either a double or triple crankset. The Ultegra stuff is also fully
> compatible with 105.
>
> Dura Ace STI levers come in separate versions for double and triple. Mixing Dura Ace triple stuff
> (front STI shifter, crankset, front derailleur) with Ultegra or 105 is not advised. You can use
> Dura Ace double stuff with Ultegra and 105 if you're using a double crankset.
>
> Art Harris