105 v's Ultegra v's Dura-Ace
The Swimming Brick
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It's getting near the time when I need to replace my 10 spd 105 chain and cassette.
I have been happy with my current set up but would like to upgrade if the expense would be worth it.
My concern is that I am a 'heavier' triathlete at 15 and a bit stone and would like to know if the higher end of the shimano food chain are as robust as the 105.
Any advice apprieciated
I have been happy with my current set up but would like to upgrade if the expense would be worth it.
My concern is that I am a 'heavier' triathlete at 15 and a bit stone and would like to know if the higher end of the shimano food chain are as robust as the 105.
Any advice apprieciated
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Any views on the cassette?
Lightness/aesthetics yes, but not longevity/strength.
If it's either a 12-25 or 12-27 will be very interested
TTX PRO, thank you for your input, had toyed with the idea of KMC chains. How easy are they to part /reconnect?
On the other hand, if the cassette is a ten speed 11-23, then I'll gladly buy it off you.
You can get me on andrewgturnbull @ hotmail . com (remove the spaces).
Cheers, Andy
ps Re: the original poster. I wouldn't touch shimano chains with a barge pole - the joining link is all too easy to get wrong, with disasterous consequences when you snap your chain... You can pick up a very good quality SRAM 10 speed chain from Chain Reaction Cycles at the moment for £25. Shimano cassettes are fine though. Stick with 105 if you're not worried about the weight - the shifting performance is identical across the range. Personally I find Ultegra a good compromise between value for money and performance. Only go for DA if you can get one cheap ;-) or if you're loaded.
pps There is a school of thought that says to replace your chain before every race to get maximum efficiency. Michael Hutchinson recommends chucking a cheap (£10) chain on, and treating them as disposable items. But what would he know...