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Looking for guidance upgrading to 105 groupset

m1xm0d3
m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I have the opportunity to upgrade from my low end Tiagra/Sora combination and could use some help in the decision making from groupset specs to vendor. I think I've pestered Mark enough.

My intention is to go all Shimano 105. Here are my requirements...

175mm crankset
31.8mm band-on front derailleur

I was looking at probikekit but it doesn't offer many options within any specific groupset and their front mech is braze on only.

Here is what I have found at ribble in UK.

Shimano 105 (5800) Black 11 Speed Double Groupset
Bottom Bracket : 1 x Shimano BB-R60 11 Speed Cups (Ultegra 6800/105 5800) Eng $0.00
Brakes : 1 x Shimano 105 Black 5800 Brake Set $0.00
Cassette : 1 x Shimano 11 Spd 105 5800 Cassette 12-25 $0.00
Chain : 1 x Shimano 11Spd 5800 (HG600 105 Chain) $0.00
Chainset : 1 x Shimano 105 Black 5800 11Spd Chainset Compact 175 34/50 $0.00
Front Derailleur : 1 x Shimano 105 Black (5800) 11Spd Front Clip-on 28.6/31.8 $2.89
Rear Derailleur : 1 x Shimano 105 Black (5800) 11Spd Rear Gear Short (SS) $0.00
Gear Shifters : 1 x Shimano STI Levers 105 Black 5800 11Spd with cables $0.00

Total cost is $376.10



Anyone have experience with ribble or know if there are any taxes or brokerage fees when ordering from stateside?

Thanks in advance...

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  • TheBigYin
    TheBigYin Posts: 5,686 Member
    Ribble are one of my "go-to" suppliers for components mate... In fact, I bought the original groupset on my Dolan from there...

    Can't help on the fees etc. across the pond however.

    Oh - and check you're PM's - i've also sent you another message that way about the swap-over.

    AND don't worry about pestering me - a) I enjoy speccing up bikes and sourcing kit, and b) it's the least I can do to help after your generosity with the Worlds Race Schwagg...

  • m1xm0d3
    m1xm0d3 Posts: 1,576 Member
    Great news, Mark. Thanks...

    The LBS said they are bound by USA MSRP which puts their 105 gruppo roughly $225 more than Ribble.

    Just a minor change to the specs, where I changed the rear mech from short to medium.

    Shimano 105 (5800) Black 11 Speed Double Groupset
    Bottom Bracket : 1 x Shimano BB-R60 11 Speed Cups (Ultegra 6800/105 5800) Eng $0.00
    Brakes : 1 x Shimano 105 Black 5800 Brake Set $0.00
    Cassette : 1 x Shimano 11 Spd 105 5800 Cassette 12-25 $0.00
    Chain : 1 x Shimano 11Spd 5800 (HG600 105 Chain) $0.00
    Chainset : 1 x Shimano 105 Black 5800 11Spd Chainset Compact 175 34/50 $0.00
    Front Derailleur : 1 x Shimano 105 Black (5800) 11Spd Front Clip-on 28.6/31.8 $2.89
    Rear Derailleur : 1 x Shimano 105 Black (5800) 11Spd Rear Gear Medium (GS) $5.07
    Gear Shifters : 1 x Shimano STI Levers 105 Black 5800 11Spd with cables $0.00

    $380.33

    In combination with this wheelset... I have the 9 speed (max) variation of this 32 spoke wheel and for me, it's been great.

    http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/bicycle-wheels/best-bicycle-wheel-sales/700c-road-bike-wheels-ventnoirwhls.htm#compat

    Front/Rear Hubs - ALLOY HUB 32H, Loose Ball W/ Rlca Semi-Alloy QR, 100/130mm spacing
    Cassette/Freewheel - 10, 11-speed compatible, Freehub type

    I think that should do it unless I have overlooked anything?

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