What is the cheapest Shimano groupset?

What is the cheapest Shimano groupset?

• Shimano 105 is the most affordable performance-focused groupset from the Japanese firm, and comes on many mid-market road bikes.
• Shimano Ultegra sits one level below the professional-level Dura-Ace.

Why is Dura Ace 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.

Which is higher Ultegra or Dura Ace?

The primary functional differences between the Ultegra and Dura Ace are as follows: Bearings and Bushings: Dura Ace uses higher grade bushings and bearings than Ultegra. Weight: By using more aluminum and titanium, Dura Ace is about half a pound lighter than Ultegra when weighed as a complete group.

How much does 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. A set of ST-R9270 shifters weighs 350g and costs $1,099.

How much does a Shimano Dura Ace groupet cost?

Shimano Dura‑Ace R9150 Di2 Groupset. $2,341.37 – $5,106.59. Shimano Dura‑Ace R9170 Di2 Hydraulic Group. $2,970.72 – $3,554.32.

Is there a new Shimano 105 Ultegra or Dura Ace?

It’s likely a new Dura-Ace (probably called R9200) is already in the works. The current generation of Shimano 105, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace groups are all 11-speed. The previous generation (5800, 6800, R9000) are also 11-speed. The generation before that (5700, 6700, 7900) were all 10-speed groups.

What’s the difference between Dura Ace and Ultegra?

A frame built with Dura-Ace will cost significantly more than the same frame built with 105. An Ultegra build will land somewhere in the middle. These prices reflect the least-expensive mechanical, rim brake groups, with chain and bottom bracket included:

What’s the difference between a Dura Ace and a 105?

Price is the most noticeable difference for riders comparing road bikes equipped with 105, Ultegra, and Dura-Ace groups. A frame built with Dura-Ace will cost significantly more than the same frame built with 105. An Ultegra build will land somewhere in the middle.