I have an ’09 Giant TCR Alliance and I’m hoping to slowly upgrade the componentry. Except for the breaks (Tektro TK-580 with P422 cartridge pads), cranks (FSA Gossamer MegaExo compact, 34/50), and bottom bracket (FSA Mega Exo, External) it’s fitted with Shimano 105 components.
I don’t want to spend crazy amounts of money for the lightest weight components but I’d like to know:
-Is there much of a difference in performance (other than the weight difference) between Shimano’s 105 and Ultegra componentry? What about between Ultegra and Dura-Ace (not the Di2)?
A friend of mine owns the local bike shop and he has some 105 brakes (they’re not the new 2011 ones) with about 300 miles on them and said that he’d take $65 for them...should I do it? Is there any reason why I should wait and get the new 105 brakes or Ulterga brakes?
I just started cycling early last year so I still have much to learn -- thanks for any help on this!
I don’t want to spend crazy amounts of money for the lightest weight components but I’d like to know:
-Is there much of a difference in performance (other than the weight difference) between Shimano’s 105 and Ultegra componentry? What about between Ultegra and Dura-Ace (not the Di2)?
A friend of mine owns the local bike shop and he has some 105 brakes (they’re not the new 2011 ones) with about 300 miles on them and said that he’d take $65 for them...should I do it? Is there any reason why I should wait and get the new 105 brakes or Ulterga brakes?
I just started cycling early last year so I still have much to learn -- thanks for any help on this!