Originally Posted by
bernmart
Worth it or not, that's the bike/gruppo I've got, and it's generally terrific. The question is how, if at all, I can extend chain life, either by getting a more durable chain, different lube, whatever.
I have an ultegra drivetrain on my road bike as well... although mine is 9sp. I get ~6000kms on one chain and it's still good enough that I don't have to replace the cassette.
Perhaps as someone mentioned you're doing a lot of cross chaining? If it's clean and lubed that's the best I've got.