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Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace??

rlirwin

Nov 19, 09 0:06

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Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace??	Can't Post

Putting together a new bike, and I'm trying to decide on the component group. I have DA 9spd now, and was planning to get either Red or DA 7900. But the new Ultegra 6700 looks pretty nice, and the difference in price would probably buy me a front race wheel to go with my wheel cover on the back. Any thoughts on the new Ultegra. Thanks

GMAN 19030

Nov 19, 09 4:53

Post #2 of 15 (686 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

The new Ultegra 6700 stuff is very similar to the Dura-Ace 7800 stuff from last year.

Is it as nice as DA 7900 or SRAM Red? No, but it costs about half the price. If money were an object and you had to choose between a nice front wheel and DA 7900 or Red - I'd get the wheel.

My groupset is almost entirely Dura-ace 7900 with the exception of cassette (Ultegra 6700) and brakes (Felt).

JasoninHalifax

Nov 19, 09 5:43

Post #3 of 15 (652 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

for a tri bike - Ultegra. No question.

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rroof

Nov 19, 09 6:33

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I agree, for a TT/Tri bike, get the ultegra. Road bike, get the RED ;) The difference in price is large and the difference in performance is minimal (i.e. brakes don't matter as much, brifters aren't and issue, even front shifting isn't done much on a tri bike).
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jhpcga

Nov 19, 09 6:39

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

If the choice is between DA and ULT, For the money go with ultegra, the new Ultegra is pretty sweet, but then again if you could find a full set of the Ultegra SL 10speed it may be even cheaper and you could get other stuff as well (like race wheels, or more aero gadgets...).
If you are trying to decide between SRAM and Shimano, I would probably go with SRAM because the shifters are slightly nicer (more comfortable on my hands). The only difference that I have noticed in performance is that SRAM seems to have a louder sound when shifting.
Overall I would stick with Ultegra if you want the best value, if not make the leap to SRAM Red.

nickwhite

Nov 19, 09 7:37

Post #6 of 15 (544 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Here's the 5th response recommending you to roll with Ultegra on your TT bike!

Barry S.

Nov 19, 09 7:38

Post #7 of 15 (541 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

cyclingnews.com just finished their road testing for ultegra 6700. like the whole package compared to DA, but didn't like the feel the new hidden shift cables had on rear shifting. If hidden cables is a must, go sram maybe even Force and save some $$. If it's a tri bike, Ultegra X's 2. Road bike maybe try and find Ultegra SL if you can deal with exposed cables. Red if you have $$ burning a hole in your pocket and have to have the complete package

good luck

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SLCTri

Nov 19, 09 7:56

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Go Dura Ace 7800, you can get closeout pricing online or ebay and put together a bike for less than new Ultegra.

jackmott

Nov 19, 09 7:59

Post #9 of 15 (518 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [SLCTri] [In reply to]	Can't Post

In Reply To:

Go Dura Ace 7800, you can get closeout pricing online or ebay and put together a bike for less than new Ultegra.

get closeout pricing on ultegra!

really even 105 is glorious these days. get whatever you find a good deal on its all going to work great.
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TriMike

Nov 19, 09 8:10

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Pretty good review of the Ultegra stuff on cyclingnews.com http://www.cyclingnews.com/...o-ultegra-6700-group

SLCTri

Nov 19, 09 8:12

Post #11 of 15 (500 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [jackmott] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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Go Dura Ace 7800, you can get closeout pricing online or ebay and put together a bike for less than new Ultegra.

get closeout pricing on ultegra!

really even 105 is glorious these days. get whatever you find a good deal on its all going to work great.

Really, 105??? I already ride an aluminum frame, have aluminum bars, and have a disc cover... can't I have old DA and still be the king of cheap speed?? I would however go with 7800 cranks over 6600 cranks, there is a stiffness difference for those who mash.

jackmott

Nov 19, 09 8:22

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [SLCTri] [In reply to]	Can't Post

i know, shameful to ride the 105 but really it works well, and even looks nice if you cover up the "105" decals
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Fleck

Nov 19, 09 8:27

Post #13 of 15 (472 views)

Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [SLCTri] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Go Dura Ace 7800, you can get closeout pricing online or ebay and put together a bike for less than new Ultegra.

If it's for a road bike set-up and you can find DA 7800, I would go with that. I just put that on my new bike. Works like a charm. Ditto for a tri-bike.

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Elite_Tri

Nov 19, 09 10:33

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [rlirwin] [In reply to]	Can't Post

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rlirwin

Nov 20, 09 13:36

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Re: Ultegra 6700, Red, Dura Ace?? [Fleck] [In reply to]	Can't Post

DA 7800 would be a good choice, but I really want a compact crankset and I haven't been able to find one (not sure they even made one). I guess I could get the group, buy an FSA or some other crankset separately and sell the 7800 crankset on ebay.