Which is better Shimano Ultegra or Dura Ace?

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.

Is Di2 better than mechanical?

Quicker shifting It’s just a little bit easier. Campagnolo claims that, “[EPS rear derailleur] shift times are now 25% faster that than the mechanical rear derailleur (taking just 0.352 seconds to swap sprockets)”. Check out our reviews of Shimano Ultegra Di2.

Are Dura Ace and Ultegra Di2 compatible?

In general, every electronic Di2 component is compatible between the Ultegra 6770, 6870, and Dura-Ace 9070 systems (see exceptions below.) Any of the Ultegra/Dura-Ace controllers (A Junctions) can be used with either system. All components use the same cables and connectors.

Is Ultegra Di2 lighter than mechanical?

All of the Ultegra parts, particularly the front and rear derailleurs, are noticeably heavier than their Dura Ace counterparts – 263 grams, about half a pound. This being said, the Ultegra Di2 is only 80 grams heavier than the mechanical Ultegra group, so the weight penalty for going to electronic shifting is minor.

What’s the difference between a Dura Ace and an Ultegra?

Dura Ace and Ultegra are entirely interchangeable. In fact, they are also interchangeable with most of the new MBR XTR Di2. There’s one more difference between Di2 Shifters/Levers handles between Dura Ace and Ultegra. Dura Ace has hidden buttons on top that can be used to change the screen of a bike computer like Garmin.

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.

What kind of gears does a Dura Ace Di2 have?

The latest Dura-Ace Di2 offers synchro and semi-synchro shift, allowing a single shift lever to be used to control both derailleurs for optimum chain line while minimising the jumps in gear ratio. Dura-Ace is still 11 speed, and the rear derailleur is capable of turning an 11-30T cassette.

Which is the best Dura Ace in Shimano?

Shimano is known for trickling down technology from its top-of-the-line Dura-Ace group to the Ultegra and 105 groups. Because of this, current-generation 105 and Ultegra groups could be considered a step up from the previous generation Dura-Ace group.