Do I really need Ultegra?

[mjr]

Down tube shifters too?

Oh yes...

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The new Tiagra (4700) is very good - a major improvement on the old Tiagra (ie the original 4400), which was a bit agricultural. The differences with 105 and Ultegra now are minimal in practice.

The main reason to go for Ultegra/105 rather than Tiagra would be for the 11th sprocket.

Yea but the Tiagra has a triple option, actually giving a wider choice of gearing.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

The biggest load of bullshit ever written, by a drug taking fraudster

It should read " dont ride upgrades, take amphetamines and fly up them instead"

Actually the quote is pretty accurate, I can match people on segments on £3000+ bikes yet mine cost £300

 

[smutchin]

Yea but the Tiagra has a triple option, actually giving a wider choice of gearing.

If the OP is seriously considering Ultegra then he's probably not interested in a triple.

Actually the quote is pretty accurate, I can match people on segments on £3000+ bikes yet mine cost £300

Woo! Yeah! Go you.

That means absolutely sweet fark all.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Weight & slight cosmetic appearance apart - exactly what are the technical differences between Ultegra & 105?

 

[e-rider]

Rapidly approaching my 50th birthday to the old N+1 equation is upper-most in my mind! However, just wondering if it`s worth the added expense of Ultegra on a new bike. I`m certainly not going to be winning any races lol

At the minute, I have a Cannondale Synapse that runs Tiagra - what would the difference in getting Ultegra actually mean to me?

Cheers in advance

I have 105 and Ultegra (2 bikes) - apart from weight there is no difference, actually my 105 shifts slightly smoother! But having said that, Ultegra brakes are more powerful and it looks good. I'd go for Ultegra; you only live once!

 

[NorthernDave]

No, you don't really need Ultegra - in much the same way that no one needs a £5k bike, or an Aston Martin, or a private yacht.
But they're all nice to have if you can afford them!

Go for it - it's your birthday.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

If the OP is seriously considering Ultegra then he's probably not interested in a triple.



Woo! Yeah! Go you.

That means absolutely sweet fark all.

It means the engine is the most important thing not kit.

 

[smutchin]

It means the engine is the most important thing not kit.

I've overtaken roadies on my Brompton. Maybe the op should get a Brompton.

 

[Drago]

But the Ultegra, stroke it a lot, make sexual moaning noises, and smile. If it makes you happy, then do it.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I've overtaken roadies on my Brompton. Maybe the op should get a Brompton.

The point was the quote about upgrades.

 

[srw]

If the OP is seriously considering Ultegra then he's probably not interested in a triple.

*ahem*
https://www.evanscycles.com/shimano...d-hollowtech-ii-triple-chainset-grey-EV149632

And very nice it is too.

 

[bondirob]

Surely it's a case of want not need?
I've got Sora and 105, the difference is 105 is a bit smoother brakes a bit better.
If you want Ultegra then get it or you'll always be thinking, what if?
Interestingly I know someone with 105 and Dura Ace and he can't tell the difference.
So it's want not need

 

[screenman]

I would say buy what you can easily afford, I have different sets on each of my bikes all set up properly.

 

[Banjo]

I was once overtaken on a hill by a jogger.

Would Ultegra have helped.