walksomemore

Hi, doing a new build. Lynskey Sportive w Enve/Ksyrium Exaliths. Great combo, great all-rounder platform. So here's the dilemma.

1. My carbon bike - Masi - has a 105 (mix) 10-sp group. Typical off-shelf group. Great shape, sturdy, no unusual behavior. Solid. Well, it's actually a 105/FSA crank / Tektro brakes combo. But still in great shape.
2. I have an older Dura Ace 10-sp setup on another bike. That bike is for sale, or if it doesn't sell in the next 3 weeks I will break it down and part it out. It is ALL Dura-Ace, crank, cassette, brakes, derailleurs. Very precise, not too worn out.
3. The new build. ....

I want the new build to be my long-distance go-to bike - light, compliant, good for long days, light touring, etc, etc. But I like light weight as well, because I like to be able to speed up when I want.

I could pull the 105 group off the Masi, put the Dura group on the Masi, put the 105 group on the new Sportive, sell the extra frame. That would save me $600 on a new Ultegra group, but the 105 (mix)-well, is a 105 mix. Heavier, etc. The Masi would lose about a lb or so in the process, I think, which would make it (and me) happier.

But the Sportive would gain a lb, and maybe end up at 19 lbs or so. I wanna try to stay at around 18 or evan below if I can.

What to do? Eat the $600 and get a full Ultegra lineup, or trade parts between frames, or what?

Considerations:
1. weight differences
2. expense (this build-from-scratch stuff is more expensive than it looks!).

What should I do???

Thanks!
sc

Leebo

Get a new bike. N+1.

HillRider

What I would do:

1. If the Dura Ace group is in good condition, transfer it to the Masai
2. Transfer the 105 mix to the bike to be sold.
3. Build the Lynskey up with all new components that are just what you want. You can probably ease the bite of the all-new stuff with what ever you get from the sale of the older bike.

A bit more costly but your new bike will really be new and the Masai will be lighter.

walksomemore

Already did that. Trying to lose a bike right now.....

It's all about trying to get some extra value out of the 105 mix. (and, of course, having a well-coordinated colour scheme....)..... the 105 is black. Rule #8 (duh).

walksomemore

Yes, you are right. This is the right solution. I'd love to get the Masi to under 17....

I figured as much.....

Guess I should pick up some more grease today....

Thanks.

kevindsingleton 

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shelbyfv

Yes, new group for the Lynskey. Dura Ace to the bike you will keep.

Retro Grouch 

I'd for sure swap the parts around. Don't expect a sea change in how any of the bikes perform that's just what I do.