Should I upgrade to Dura Ace 7700?
08-11-10, 06:00 PM
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Should I upgrade to Dura Ace 7700?
A neighbor of mine is selling me an entire dura ace 7700 group (crank and bb, brifters, front and rear derailleurs, and brakes) in pretty good, used, condition. I am upgrading my shimano 600 that came with my 1998 trek 5200. I now have a Abici podium and i feel like i need some slightly more modern components. He is selling it for $300...good deal? yea or nay
08-11-10, 08:16 PM
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Are you building a new bike? If yes, then it's worth it. If you're replacing Shimano 600 (Ultegra) 9 speed, with Dura-Ace 9 speed, I doubt you'll see much of an improvement. But DA might be worth the glitz factor. If it were me and the parts are in very good condition, I'd do it.
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08-11-10, 08:36 PM
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hell no. 9 speed is passé. more modern means 10 speed. if the crank & bb has enough miles on them, the chainrings & bb would need to be replaced soon.
08-12-10, 07:08 AM
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I've got a 9spd DA setup on my steel bike and it's worked out awesome the past decade. I still ride on it. Spring for it if everything is still in working order. BB replacement is cheap if you need it.
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