[Alpha Rob]

Hi Folks,

Just a quick one - looking to upgrade my old alpha 1.2 (2010) model so I can use it as a winter training bike, it currently has a 9 speed cassette but I need to know if the frame size will take a 10 speed cassette. If so will upgrade to 105's all round.

Love this bike - served me well,

Rob

 

[cxwrench]

Hi Folks,

Just a quick one - looking to upgrade my old alpha 1.2 (2010) model so I can use it as a winter training bike, it currently has a 9 speed cassette but I need to know if the frame size will take a 10 speed cassette. If so will upgrade to 105 all round.

Love this bike - served me well,

Rob

FTFY. It's referred to as "105". Yes, your frame and rear wheel if currently 9 speed will work just fine w/ 10 speed parts. Upgrade away:thumbsup:

 

[Alpha Rob]

Cheers Mate

 

[Alpha Rob]

Upgarde Ordered

Cheers Mate

Just got around to ordering the upgrade - fitted 105 shifters already, hope the rest match up - do I need to change the bottom bracket also?

<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5700 10 Speed Road Cassette
Silver, 11-28t
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5701 10 Speed Chain
Silver, 116 Links
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5700 Double 10sp Chainset
Black, 130mm, 53.39t, 170mm
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5701 10 Speed Rear Mech <li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Black, Short Cage
Shimano 105 5700 Double 10sp Front Mech
Black, 34.9mm, Band On,

 

[tihsepa]

Just got around to ordering the upgrade - fitted 105 shifters already, hope the rest match up - do I need to change the bottom bracket also?

<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5700 10 Speed Road Cassette
Silver, 11-28t
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5701 10 Speed Chain
Silver, 116 Links
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5700 Double 10sp Chainset
Black, 130mm, 53.39t, 170mm
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Shimano 105 5701 10 Speed Rear Mech <li style="margin-bottom: 5px; display: block; list-style-type: none;">Black, Short Cage
Shimano 105 5700 Double 10sp Front Mech
Black, 34.9mm, Band On,

You are in it this far, get the bottom bracket. You will probably need it unless you are removing a Shimano crank with a 24mm spindle.

 

[Alpha Rob]

You are in it this far, get the bottom bracket. You will probably need it unless you are removing a Shimano crank with a 24mm spindle.

Wow - quick reply this is great. I am actually going to change the crank to a compact - this is the link Shimano 105 5750 Compact 10sp Chainset | Chain Reaction Cycles - can you please advise what one is best - not sure if I should be getting a 170mm or 175 etc - also not sure what exactlly I sould be ordering in terms of a bracket and bolt - very confusing. I would be for ever indebted if you could see on the same site do they have these and send on the links - apologies for the request but I am very new to this - as you can tell.

Many Thanks,

Rob

 

[Alpha Rob]

Need help

You are in it this far, get the bottom bracket. You will probably need it unless you are removing a Shimano crank with a 24mm spindle.

Wow - quick reply this is great. I am actually going to change the crank to a compact - this is the link Shimano 105 5750 Compact 10sp Chainset | Chain Reaction Cycles - can you please advise what one is best - not sure if I should be getting a 170mm or 175 etc - also not sure what exactlly I sould be ordering in terms of a bracket and bolt - very confusing. I would be for ever indebted if you could see on the same site do they have these and send on the links - apologies for the request but I am very new to this - as you can tell.

Many Thanks,

Rob