Brand New Shimano 105 or gently used Ultegra 6700?
01-28-13, 12:59 PM
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I'd probably go with the Ultegra for the street cred. Not because I think there's much difference in shift quality.
01-28-13, 01:38 PM
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I'd with used Ultegra, unless it's really beat up. I've found that Ultegra typically stays tighter longer and the shifters are significantly better.
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I'd go with the new 105 providing it has a real 105 crankset and not some FSA something or other. Not FSA bashing here (I've got both) but the Shimano rings do shift smoother. A couple grams heaver is all you're giving up with 105 and if you break something, stuff is cheap!
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Pay the same price and get used components? No.
