Can I use Ultegra cassette with Dura-Ace?

Likewise, Shimano and SRAM buyers have the freedom to mix different levels of chains and cassettes so long as they are designed for the same kind of transmission. Thus, an Ultegra (6800/8000) 11-speed chain can be used with a Dura-Ace (9000/9100) 11-speed cassette.

Does a Dura Ace cassette last longer than Ultegra?

No. The dura ace cassette won’t outlast the ultegra.

What is the difference between Dura-Ace and Ultegra cassette?

Ultegra is a groupset designed to be used for a variety of riding styles. To this end, Ultegra can now accommodate a 34t cassette, whereas Dura-Ace tops out at a 30t. Similarly, the Ultegra rim brakes are heavier because they have to be larger to accommodate 28mm tyres, which means more materials and extra weight.

Is Dura-Ace worth it over Ultegra?

Even if you are a serious racer, the Ultegra is a great option. The Dura-Ace, however, is an incredible groupset. Its performance is unrivaled and, despite the cost, there is a reason it’s a go-to for pro racers. If a few grams of weight doesn’t matter to you, opt for the Ultegra.

How much lighter is a Dura-Ace cassette?

Dura-Ace takes it a step further with the five largest cogs all being made from titanium. Ultegra cassettes are about 25-35 grams lighter (depending on tooth count) than 105. Dura-Ace cassettes, amazingly, shed about 150 grams over the 105 cassettes.

How many miles should an Ultegra cassette last?

Varies widely depending on riding habits, environment and maintenance. But if all these conditions are average, a 10-speed chain should last around 3,000 miles, with the cassette also ready for replacement at the time you install the third chain.

How long does a Shimano Dura Ace cassette last?

Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 durability Over more than 10,000 miles of riding, through wet, salt-covered Colorado winters, muddy Belgian springs, and hot summers, Dura-Ace proved admirably durable in most areas.

What makes 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.

What is the difference between Dura Ace and Ultegra?

The Dura-Ace systems shaves off a little weight by using, for instance, aluminium for the front derailleur cage, rather than steel in the Ultegra version. To be honest, though, I think the weight differential between Dura Ace and Ultegra is a moot point for the vast majority of riders. This probably includes you.

What is the Di2 version of Ultegra and Dura-Ace?

The last 2 digits in Shimano’s product numbering system are generally used to identify variants within a given a family. Di2 is denoted by the last two digits being ‘5’ and ‘0’. The Di2 version of Ultegra is 8050 and for Dura-Ace is 9150. Simples. Can You Get Disc Brake Versions of Dura-Ace And Ultegra?

What was the previous version of Ultegra?

The previous version of Ultegra was the 6800 series (the first 11-speed iteration), with 6700 before that (when it was still a 10-speed system).

Is SRAM’s RED groupset similar to Dura-Ace and Ultegra?

Finally, and since we mentioned the SRAM RED groupset (yes, we did…), there is a further similarity between Ultegra and Dura-Ace that you’d think Shimano would have rectified by now. SRAM’s eTap system, which is only available with the Red groupset, is fully wireless. The shifters send wireless signals that control the derailleurs.