Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 9,158
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From: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX, Guru steel & Guru Photon
One thing that surprised me was how good the new 105 on my cross bike was compared to the 7 yr. old Dura
Ace on my Masi. In fact it's better. If I were buying a new road bike I wouldn't pay extra for higher grade components. I'd just go 105 and be very happy.