The Dura-Ace front derailleur has a launch list price of £399.99/$449.99 while the Ultegra version costs £249.99/$259.99.Sep 3, 2021
How much is Shimano Dura Ace?
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 will cost north of $4,000, while an Ultegra R8100 group will retail for about $2,400.
Is Shimano Dura Ace worth it?
it's lighter, more durable, more efficient, and IMHO it actually shifts slightly better. I mean if you are well heeled enough to ride full dura ace - go for it… but you don't need to. Dura-Ace is made with lighter materials than Ultegra. An amateur cyclist would probably not notice any difference between the two.
Does Shimano still make Dura-Ace?
Update 31/08/21: Shimano has now officially launched the new Dura-Ace groupset. Head to our latest piece on Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 for the full story. The latest Shimano Ultegra R8100 groupset has also been launched at the same time.Jun 14, 2021
Is it worth upgrading to Dura Ace?
In a word, no. Dura-Ace is a little lighter, a little nicer looking (especially the crank). But if your eyes were closed, you couldn't tell the difference between the two riding them. It's not worth the substantial price difference.
How good is Shimano Dura Ace?
Dura-Ace 9000 was an excellent groupset and has clearly been difficult to improve upon. That said, the incremental improvements are all positive and I can say with confidence this is the best mechanical groupset I have used to date. SRAM Red 22 is lighter, but the shifting is less assured.Jun 11, 2017
Is Dura Ace really better than Ultegra?
Although Dura Ace is considered to Shimano's out-and-out performance groupset, surprisingly, Ultegra is generally deemed to be much more versatile, mainly because of the lower range of gears that it offers. While Ultegra cassettes go all the way up to 34 teeth, Dura Ace cassettes only go up to 30 teeth.Aug 21, 2019
Does Dura Ace last longer?
A Dura Ace cassette will not last longer, in fact the titanium cogs will wear more quickly. If longevity is the goal, then Ultegra is the answer.Jan 18, 2014
What is the latest Shimano Dura Ace?
R9200
Is Dura Ace made by Shimano?
DURA-ACE is Shimano's best road bike groupset. It is about perfection. About striving for the ultimate in everything you do. It's made for those who never compromise.
How much will new Dura Ace cost?
Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 will cost north of $4,000, while an Ultegra R8100 group will retail for about $2,400. The difference in weight is about 200g, with Dura-Ace at a claimed 2,507g and Ultegra at 2,707g. Shimano Dura-Ace is now 12-speed, and electronic-only.
How long does a Shimano Dura Ace chain last?
If you wear your chain/cassette combo you can easily get a year's (5000kms) riding out of them in all conditions. If you just want to change your chains, trust the measurement tool or bargain for 1200-1400 kms as a rule of thumb.Nov 9, 2013
How many miles can a Dura Ace cassette?
What's the consensus on the life span of a Dura Ace 9000 cassette? 11-30 if that matters.May 16, 2018
Is Dura Ace more durable than Ultegra?
Dura-Ace has always been the flagship Shimano groupset - lighter, more durable, and very expensive. But in performance terms, Ultegra has started to close the gap.Sep 3, 2021