Researching my next bike, probably buying in 2006 although could go for something this year if the right bike/price/financial circumstances come up! Basically Ive been riding a bike with full Ultegra 9 speed groupset since 2001, never had to replace anything except the chain, once. Happy with the weight and performance. Looking at replacement, you seem to get a 105 kitted bike for a much better price than Ultegra, and obviously parts are cheaper as well. If I go for 105 am I really going to notice significant difference between new 105 and old Ultegra? Dont really want to trade up to 10 speed as everything Ive heard says its durability sucks...
Basically Im a below average rider, doing long distance tris, but with nowhere near enough training miles
On a second note any one got any feedback on Dave Hinde bikes in Manchester (UK) - quite like the look of their bikes in their advertisements but their website just gives contact info and shop address. Worth a trip up there...?
"You're so money Mikey, and you don't even know it..."
Basically Im a below average rider, doing long distance tris, but with nowhere near enough training miles
On a second note any one got any feedback on Dave Hinde bikes in Manchester (UK) - quite like the look of their bikes in their advertisements but their website just gives contact info and shop address. Worth a trip up there...?
"You're so money Mikey, and you don't even know it..."