Originally Posted by
Shawnp204
I'm still new to all this and I'm trying to decide what bike to buy. I don't race, but I do like to group ride. I'm trying to figure out if I should get 105 or ultegra components. I'm looking at a 2013 bianchi IMPULSO ultegra and the 2013 Scott speedster 20 with 105s the bianchi is $400 more then the Scott. Is it worth the $400 extra for the riding I do?
I have a bike with 6800 Ultegra and one with 10-sp 105. I guess that means I'm qualified to offer up a take.
I think the simplest answer is that if you are price-sensitive, just get the 105 and ride the bike. 105 shifts great and feels good. Very functional and high-quality setup.
If the extra money isn't a thing to you then by all means get the Ultegra. Just be sure it's the new 11-sp 6800. It is pretty awesome, but we are talking subtle things like throw length and lightness of touch. It just feels more refined; it feels better.
Generally speaking an Ultegra-equipped bike has many other upgrades over a 105 bike, but since you are comparing different brands that'll be harder to sort out.
I see this went 4 pages so there must be some arguin' going on. Heh heh.