I have sora 8 speed triple and I would like to change components so I have a choice on where to put my hands on the bars. Do I have to change the entire drivetrain or can I just buy new shifters? If I have to change the drivetrain what all does that include? Thanks if anyone can help me.
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04-13-2009, 07:05 PM #1
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How can I change components on my bike?
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04-13-2009, 10:27 PM #2
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pardon my confusion - but to have various positions for your hands has more to do with the handlebar than the level of groupset your bike has installed? do you have a flat bar? I don't get it.
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04-14-2009, 03:22 AM #3
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With Sora road shifters, you can only reach the small lever (that shifts to smaller cogs) from the tops of the levers. Can't do it from the drops. You should be able to replace just the shifters.
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04-14-2009, 04:09 AM #4
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Hmmm... So Sora is the ones with the knobbly thing like Campy has.
From my past Campy shifters I was able to do it from the drops, it was just a wee bit awkward. Is there so much of a difference?
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04-14-2009, 08:58 AM #5
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The secondary lever is so high up on the Sora shifter that it can't be reached from the drops. Not like Campy which is made to be usable from either position. Though that picture of Sora you posted looks different from the ones I've seen and worked on. Maybe they've recently changed the design.
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04-14-2009, 09:31 AM #6
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You can just buy new shifters in theory, but there isn't much 8spd around for road anymore. So, you may need to replace most of the drivetrain to be compatible with 9 or 10spd. It is possible to block out certain gears with shifters that work for more gears than you have, but it's not really a good long-term option.
You'll probably need a new rear derailleur, new cassette (possibly new freehub on your wheel, but that depends), and new chain. The crankset and front derailleur may or may not be compatible. However, if you're changing everything else, you might want to look into a full upgrade kit (There are various configurations). With that kit you are likely to get a volume discount on the parts, which is cheaper than getting most of the components piecemeal.
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