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Kickapoo and back Bike Setup:
Trek 1200. Tiagra Shifters, all 105 through rest of gear train, Matrix hubs, Bontrager Select Saddle, etc etc; basically upgraded here and there, but mostly stock Summary:
I used this on my friend's Trek 1500 multiple times, and tested it on several cannondales (six13, etc), Trek 5000s, and trek 2200s. Horrible. HORRIBLE.
yeah, it shifts as fast as 105 triple, but it cant take the torque; i ride 105 normally and it shifts AS FAST as the ultegra, and it can take torque; with my 105 it never slips, with the ultegra, i could feel a tooth or two slip EVERY TIME I SHIFTED. admittedly, im a really torquey rider (i break toe clips after 20 miles. and cleats after 2500. eek), but come on guys, if 105 and DuraAce can handle it, shouldnt ultegra? i mean its basically duraace, but slower and heavier, and 105, well, it should be faster and better htan 105... Strengths:
shifts well... if you pedal at around 60 cadence, and are a featherweight on the pedals (barely pushing at all) Weaknesses:
shifts as well as 105, alot shakier, less solid feeling than DA or 105, slips teeth under torque, really flimsy feeling. not worth the cost, compared to 105 or DA. Similar Products Used:
105, DuraAce, Record, Centaur, Veloce, ALL triple or double
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