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| 1971.1 | If you can't have all of it, don't have any of it | RUTILE::MACFADYEN | Exit scroll region, backwards | Mon Jun 17 1991 12:09 | 13 |
| I'd say that it's most unlikely that Dura-Ace derailleurs are just the
same as Ultegra bar the finish. If so, Mr Shimano must be making a
mint out of us cyclists (he probably is anyway).
I'd also say it's most unlikely that it's the Dura-Ace levers that
give better shifting, if indeed Dura-Ace gives better shifting than
Ultegra in any case. The extra money you spend on Dura-Ace goes into
making a more durable product with a better finish.
My advice is, forget about Dura-Ace and just go all Ultegra.
Rod
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| 1971.2 | 600/Dura Ace | EXPRES::HUI | | Mon Jun 17 1991 13:09 | 19 |
| Stew,
Each model of shifters are a little different from one and another.
This is because each index moves teh cable a certain distance known as
Cable Travel (CT). The CT of the Dura Ace is just a little different
then the CT of a 600 or 105SC shifters. This is why Shimano does not
recommend using Dura Ace shifters with no Dura Ace R Derailluers and
vice versa. But since we all like to try a cheap route first. I will be
trying to use a 600 shifter with a DA derailluer this week. I will let
you know how I make out.
As for the workmanship of the 600 verses Dura Ace. Dura Ace is made to
a tighter tolerance and the system is smoother a little. Where the Dura
Ace stuff is really noticable over the 600 stuff is in the BB and hubs.
The cones and bearing is a much higher quality. The 600 Ultegra BB
really stinks. The seal is really tight. I even prefer the 105SC over
the 600 BB. But that is just me.
huey
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| 1971.3 | Unless you want 8spd, stick with Ultegra | NIKLKY::KLASMAN | ALL-IN-1 DESKtop for PCs. dtn 381-0731 | Tue Jun 18 1991 08:39 | 10 |
| Stew,
I've been using Ultegra shifters and derailleurs since they came out, and have
been quite satisfied with the shifting performance, even with aero-bar mounted
shifters, and their durability. And you know how much I ride (used to?) and
that I really don't maintain my equipment very well.
I'd recommend staying with Ultegra and save some money.
Kevin
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