jonny wong
05-31-04, 12:24 AM
or dura ace components? They are going on the 04 trek 2100
Road Cycling - SHimano Tiagra front deraileur and 9spd HG cassette, worth it to upgrade to ultegra..
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05-31-04, 02:21 AM
It depends on the frame. If it is a really high end frame, well maybe. However, it is really handy to have a back up or "beater" bike for those times when your #1 bike is out of commission. So I favor going out and buying a new bike that comes with ultegra rather then piece meal upgrades.
BlueDevil
05-31-04, 02:32 AM
It depends on the frame. If it is a really high end frame, well maybe. However, it is really handy to have a back up or "beater" bike for those times when your #1 bike is out of commission. So I favor going out and buying a new bike that comes with ultegra rather then piece meal upgrades.
I have to agree with Pat, however, if you can find a used set from a friend, for a great price, it is well worth the upgrade. I just went from a Tiagra/105 3-ring group, to a DA/Ultegra 2-ring group (DA Crank, the rest Ultegra). A friend sold me the whole groupo, including brakes, shifters, the works, for $400 (the stuff had very low milage to boot!), and I have to say, it was WELL worth it. The new shifting is sooo much smoother and quicker. On top of it, I will be replacing the sora crap on my GFs bike, with my old Tiagra/105, which should keep us from having to stop every 10 miles to fix some problem with her shifting... :D
I have to agree with Pat, however, if you can find a used set from a friend, for a great price, it is well worth the upgrade. I just went from a Tiagra/105 3-ring group, to a DA/Ultegra 2-ring group (DA Crank, the rest Ultegra). A friend sold me the whole groupo, including brakes, shifters, the works, for $400 (the stuff had very low milage to boot!), and I have to say, it was WELL worth it. The new shifting is sooo much smoother and quicker. On top of it, I will be replacing the sora crap on my GFs bike, with my old Tiagra/105, which should keep us from having to stop every 10 miles to fix some problem with her shifting... :D
Retro Grouch
05-31-04, 06:25 AM
Most upgrades don't make economic sense. Exceptions include:
1. When something breaks, wears out, or just won't work and has to be replaced anyway.
2. You find a source for free or very cheap parts.
3. You have a bike frame that you plan to keep forever so you might as well make it what you really want.
4. Your bike is your art and you don't care about economics.
I've done 'em all at one time or another.
1. When something breaks, wears out, or just won't work and has to be replaced anyway.
2. You find a source for free or very cheap parts.
3. You have a bike frame that you plan to keep forever so you might as well make it what you really want.
4. Your bike is your art and you don't care about economics.
I've done 'em all at one time or another.
Ti-Carbo
05-31-04, 06:30 AM
My wife has a Cannondale R600 that came with 105 and Coda components. I upgraded my bike from Ultega to D/A and put the Ultegra components on her bike. It was a huge difference. Better braking - smoother shifting, a quieter running drivtrain, and a more enjoyable ride for her. I upgraded my wheelset and put my Bontrager Race Lites on her bike as well. All the way around it made the R600 a much nicer ride.
The difference between Ultegra and D/A was not nearly the jump that her component swap was.
Ride Safe,
Ti-Carbo
The difference between Ultegra and D/A was not nearly the jump that her component swap was.
Ride Safe,
Ti-Carbo
Markedoc
05-31-04, 08:24 AM
Upgrades ... well, I upgraded my barely used (100 miles maybe) Ultegra double for the new DA 10 for about $500 net. Got a great price on the DA and sold my Ultegra on eBay. I cansider $500 for that upgrade to be a great deal. No comparison in the smoothness of the shifting - the DA 10 is outstanding.