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[Closed] Road bike chain rings and BB - replacement

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I should probably know this. 😐

My 2013 Defy 3 has a OEM Square Taper BB and FSA cranks. Its Sora 3500 9sp.

Can I use a 105 5700 (10sp) crankset on it, and 105 Hollowtech BB? e.g. these:

http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-5700-bottom-bracket-49200.html

http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-5700-chainset-black-49195.html


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 2:53 pm
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Yeah she'll be reet.


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 3:00 pm
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Yep. Just done a similar swap on my CX bike. Square taper with sora crankset to Uber ceramic BB and Tiagra chainset.

Pay close attention to the spacers for the BB.


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 3:17 pm
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Excellent thanks!

I've noted that Merlin don't have the compact in stock though.


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 6:06 pm
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Kryton, Merlin have 5800 105 cranks in for £80. Pretty sure they've got most lengths in most sizes. Bonus is you can run compact/semi compact/standard on the same cranks.


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 6:09 pm
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Righto. I must admit I've no idea how two chain rings could be 9, 10 or 11 speed specific unless the ratio paired with the cassette was different.


 
Posted : 25/06/2015 7:22 pm