Defy 0 upgraded?

[dave147]

as it says I have a 2016 giant defy 0 which ultegra shifters and rear derailleur. 105 from derailleur, rs 500 crank br561 brakes. I would like to have a full ultegra bike but woundering if it’s worth the cost. What would I be gaining at what sort of cost.

Sorry for the long post

Dave

 

[ianrauk]

You won't be gaining anything except bling and a lighter wallet.

 

[dave147]

Are the components not much better?

 

[ianrauk]

I have both 105 and Ultegra on bikes. I can't tell any difference what so ever.

 

[dave147]

It was the crank that is rs500 didn’t now where that fitted in the range 105 or ultegra and if I was gona change that I wud do the front mech to match. Carnt see changing brakes making that much dif. Maybe better pads first

 

[ianrauk]

Indeed. That's the way to go. However If you'te OCD about wanting all the same components then go for it. Nothing wrong with that.

 

[dave147]

The rs500 is it much different to the ultegra

 

[vickster]

The rs500 is it much different to the ultegra

100g heavier. So...pretty much no

 

[bpsmith]

I had 105 10 speed on my first bike then Ultegra 11 speed on the next one. Could tell a difference between the shifting and braking. Road a mates 105 11 speed a little while back and no real obvious difference, with the new tech applied to the newer groupset. Both great kit.

Definitely noticed the difference between the Ultegra calipers compared to the Tektro on first bike mind you!

 

[Drago]

Very few bikes have genuine full Integra, which includes hubs, seat post, pedals, chain, cables and even skewers. I wouldn't sweat it - how it rides is what's important, what the sticker on the componentry says is not.

 

[dave147]

Fair does ha ha may have a rethink

 

[dave147]

Maybe get sum weight of me first then look at the bike. As spending I’m guessing about 300 ish notes on crank front neck and brakes

 

[Drago]

Giant don't quote weights, because the know what a LOB that game is.

 

[vickster]

Maybe get sum weight of me first then look at the bike. As spending I’m guessing about 300 ish notes on crank front neck and brakes

I’d say you’d be better off getting better wheels and tyres?

 

[dave147]

What wheels wud u recommend and tyres