Originally Posted by
radroad
Is it safe to say that ultra 8000 is now identical to dura ace strictly in terms of performance? I only mean performance of shifters, derailleurs, brakes, and bearings, aside from weight, price, prestige.
Shimano themselves say that purely from a performance perspective they are equal. I don't think you'll find someone to give a truly unbiased opinion but I'd guess it's true.