DA to Ultegra to 105 chain
06-28-07 | 04:10 PM
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DA to Ultegra to 105 chain
Dura Ace 10speed chain weighs 280grams.....
Ultegra 10speed chain weighs 280grams......
105 10speed chain weighs 280 grams.......
Any reason to buy a DA chain over a Ultegra over a 105?
Ultegra 10speed chain weighs 280grams......
105 10speed chain weighs 280 grams.......
Any reason to buy a DA chain over a Ultegra over a 105?
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06-28-07 | 04:11 PM
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06-28-07 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by garysol1
Dura Ace 10speed chain weighs 280grams.....
Ultegra 10speed chain weighs 280grams......
105 10speed chain weighs 280 grams.......
Any reason to buy a DA chain over a Ultegra over a 105?
Ultegra 10speed chain weighs 280grams......
105 10speed chain weighs 280 grams.......
Any reason to buy a DA chain over a Ultegra over a 105?
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06-28-07 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mayukawa
Don't know about the CN-6600, but in my experience the CN-7801 is slightly smoother than the CN-5600 (especially when you don't lube your chain as often).
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06-28-07 | 05:22 PM
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Shiny coating on DA (inner and outer plates) and Ultegra (outer plates only) looks nice, cleans up easier, and doesn't corrode (and is arguably smoother, though I can't say for sure), and only costs a few bucks more depending on where you get it.
The DA 9 speed chain was on sale at Performance for $22 a couple of weeks ago. I like them better and I'll pay the extra couple of bucks (but I wait to get them on sale), but I won't try to make the case that you "need it" or it's "worth it" or anything like that. Just depends on what you like.
The DA 9 speed chain was on sale at Performance for $22 a couple of weeks ago. I like them better and I'll pay the extra couple of bucks (but I wait to get them on sale), but I won't try to make the case that you "need it" or it's "worth it" or anything like that. Just depends on what you like.
06-28-07 | 06:51 PM
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If you don't lube often the 105 chain will rust since it's not plated. Ultegra is 1/2 plated and DA is fully plated. Function and durability, other than corrosion, is the same.
06-28-07 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nessism
If you don't lube often the 105 chain will rust since it's not plated. Ultegra is 1/2 plated and DA is fully plated. Function and durability, other than corrosion, is the same.
