Convert drop bars to flat ... hydraulic disc brakes

Posted on Wed 19th, September 2018

• #1

Pagmee
Hi
I am considering converting my drop bars to flat bar
- bike fits fine
- would like to do more/mainly off road... not just a bridleway kind of stuff and want more control and easy braking.
- I cannot afford another bike plus already like/have dynamo set up on 700c wheels
I have Shimano 105 set up with RS505 Hydraulic Disc, ST-RS505 shifters on BR-RS505 hydraulic brakes

Online research suggests changing levers is possible - but also says not compatible ... where or how do I find this out - or any suggestions

Thanks
• #2

pit

Get a 1x10 second hand mtb groupset from ebay. It'll be cheaper and less faff than trying to make road bits work with mtb levers.
• #3

Nbenja3

As far as i am aware you would only need to change the front derailleur, if you change to mtb shifters your rear derailleur should still work fine, but the front has a different pull ratio.
• #4

Nbenja3

Everything 8spd and below is compatible with each other
• #5

pit in reply to @Nbenja3

Rs505. That's 11 speed 105. Different pull ratio to 10/11 speed mtb. Will not work.
• #6

Nbenja3

Oops! should have clicked a hydro group would be 11spd
• #7

Dogs

Maybe consider changing the bars to something more suitable for off-road, like some wide flared drops?
• #8

Pagmee

Thanks I did appreciate all of this - then I bought a MTB....
• #9

Dogs

Sorted

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