Originally Posted by
fietsbob
FWIW the 9 speed bar end shifter is called Dura Ace, the 8 speed set called Ultegra,
but really they in spite of the names of different groups, are similar quality
other than the mechanical functions, detent count
and spacing to match the cassette on the back hub.
Could the Dura Ace shifters be from the era when they were not compatible with the rest of Shimano's offerings? Back when you had to match DuraAce derailers with Dura Ace shifters?