Is Dura-Ace worth the extra money
In a word, no. Dura-Ace is a little lighter, a little nicer looking (especially the crank). But if your eyes were closed, you couldn't tell the difference between the two riding them. It's not worth the substantial price difference.
Is Dura-Ace worth it over Ultegra
Although Dura Ace is considered to Shimano's out-and-out performance groupset, surprisingly, Ultegra is generally deemed to be much more versatile, mainly because of the lower range of gears that it offers. While Ultegra cassettes go all the way up to 34 teeth, Dura Ace cassettes only go up to 30 teeth.
Does a Dura Ace cassette last longer than Ultegra
No. The dura ace cassette won't outlast the ultegra. You pay more for dura ace because it weighs less (wank wank).
Is it worth upgrading from Ultegra to Dura-Ace
The quality of the Ultegra and Dura-Ace components is almost identical, but Dura-Ace is slightly lighter. If you're a competitive climber to whom a few grams of weight savings makes a big difference, then Dura-Ace would be justified.
How much does Dura Ace cost
Cost
Group | Price |
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105 R7000 | $649.95 |
Ultegra R8000 | $1049.95 |
Dura-Ace R9100 | $1999.95 |
Which is better Ultegra or Dura Ace
Although Dura Ace is considered to Shimano's out-and-out performance groupset, surprisingly, Ultegra is generally deemed to be much more versatile, mainly because of the lower range of gears that it offers. While Ultegra cassettes go all the way up to 34 teeth, Dura Ace cassettes only go up to 30 teeth.
What is the latest Dura-Ace groupset
Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 is finally here, with the brand's flagship road bike groupset going 12-speed, semi-wireless and electronic-only. Shimano Ultegra R8100, which shares many of the same features, has launched simultaneously (we've covered the new Shimano Ultegra R8100 groupset in a separate news story).
What speed is Dura-Ace
Dura-Ace R9200 will be 12-speed
A move to 12-speed is good news if you're looking for closer spaced gears or more range, but it will, of course, mean no backwards compatibility for most wheels. Of course, you never know, Shimano might just jump straight to 14-speed.
How many gears does Dura-Ace have
“I want to be the best I can be.”
We take years to give you seconds. The pinnacle of Shimano technology and innovation, the new 12-speed R9200 DURA-ACE is our fastest ever. Speed was the driving force behind this next-generation road group.
Is Dura-Ace crankset worth it
it's lighter, more durable, more efficient, and IMHO it actually shifts slightly better. I mean if you are well heeled enough to ride full dura ace – go for it… but you don't need to. Dura-Ace is made with lighter materials than Ultegra. An amateur cyclist would probably not notice any difference between the two.