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Inoplanetyanin

07-09-05, 04:35 AM

I am wondering how exactly shimano group lines stand in relation to one another. I heard something like Dura Ace is the most expensive? What is the least expensive?

Any link or info would be greatly appreciated.

CdCf

07-09-05, 05:43 AM

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano.html

Scroll down about one page to find the answer.

Inoplanetyanin

07-09-05, 06:08 AM

Thanks CdCF,

I dont know how I missed it on Sheldon Brown's web site.

:D

Inoplanetyanin

07-09-05, 06:26 AM

it is only still not clear why "tiagra" is not listed there...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/images/crank-tiagra-triple.jpg

CdCf

07-09-05, 07:17 AM

I think the lists are a bit old.
I noticed now it says 1997 above them!

Inoplanetyanin

07-09-05, 07:28 AM

oh... that's what I assumed as well...

Thanks anyway!