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9000 Dura Ace or 8000 Ultegra?

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  • July 20, 2017 at 11:31 am #27377
    fullers1979

    Right peeps.

    The bike build is continuing (thanks to overtime at work!) and I have a decision to make, the new bike will be di2 and hydro disc brake. I can’t stretch to, or justify new Dura Ace, so do I go for the 9000 series Dura Ace or the new 8000 series Ultegra. I’ve already got the non series 785 shifters. Hmmm choices choices…..

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  • July 20, 2017 at 3:23 pm #897637
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    part_robot

    8000 Ultegra if you’re

    8000 Ultegra if you’re willing to wait. Main reason: 1/ that front mech 2/ wider range rear mech (the R9000 takes a max 28 cassette officially whereas the R8000 takes 34). If the front mech’s anything like the R9100 one it’ll be bloody brilliant (I have one). If you’re not willing to wait, get 9000 and upgrade the front and rear mech when the 8000 comes along.

    July 20, 2017 at 2:23 pm #897635
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    The _Kaner

    I have no first hand

    I have no first hand experience of either, but IMO the Ultegra8000 option would win out…

    July 20, 2017 at 1:35 pm #897633
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    seve88

    8000.
    8000.

    Apparantly the front mech makes set up easier as no need for barrel adjusters. The brakes also have more clearance in keeping with trends for wider tyres.

    I would prefer those features as opposed to 150g or so weight saving.

    July 20, 2017 at 12:38 pm #897631
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    StraelGuy

    Agreed.
    Agreed.

    July 20, 2017 at 11:47 am #897629
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    Horatio159159

    I would choose 8000 Ultegra

    I would choose 8000 Ultegra

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