Originally Posted by
ypsetihw
I believe he is on 10 spd, not 11, so the 6800 stuff won't work. Even if that is true, IF he is on 6800, then 5800 105 cassettes and derailleurs would work the exact same for much less money. Cassettes are $35, Long Cage RDs are around $50. They work perfectly with Ultegra, and the only difference is cost and a few grams. Art's Cyclery did a whole writeup on this, and basically said go with 105 cassettes and DRs, Ultegra cranks and chain and BB (for stiffness and wear resistance), DA if you can afford it. The shifters are all the same, and go with DA cables as that makes the most differences.
A. He said Ultegra (Shimano 6700) derailleur, considering the $250, I'm assuming the shop is going with a full Ultegra drivetrain replacement, minus crankset.
Originally Posted by
fusilierdan
To do so will require a new derailleur(shimano 6700 med cage) The chain and cassette will need to be replaced soon anyway.
B. I quoted prices that were quickly available while I was at work. Prices are about the same. In fact, you said yourself that 10spd is actually getting to be more expensive than 11spd.
Originally Posted by
ypsetihw
because 11spd is so available these days, the 10 spd stuff has actually gotten more expensive.
C. The point I was trying to make was that the shop pricing wasn't that outrageous, all things considered. Yes, you can swap out the components for much cheaper, doesn't mean the OP will or has to though.