Old 08-15-14, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
Ultegra chainrings ARE the "good stuff". The cost difference for the Dura Ace rings is not worth it and the nickel plating is more for appearance than wear resistance. I have a pair of 6500-series Ultegra chainrings with over 30,000 miles on them and they are still fully functional and shift well. How much better do you expect the Dura Ace rings to be?
Not much really. One the main reasons I wanted to get the Dura Ace rings is because the rest of the bike is equipped with Dura Ace. I just need to get over it and not worry about I guess. :-)
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