Ultegra vs Dura Ace brakes (6800 - 9000)

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by DavidMLee

A complete groupset makes much more sense unless you gotta use an adaptor of any sorts to fit one.
Since BR9000 is only marginally better than BR6800, I recommend you to go for a complete groupset including brakes.
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fromtrektocolnago wrote:Dura Ace sounds Italian 'Duracci'


and 'duya race?'

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by cafegeek

Frankly speaking, there are not big gap between 6800 and 9000 excepting weight.
I recommend you buy 6800 in aspect of cost-effectiveness.

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by Poonjabby

I have a 2014 Roubaix with 6800 and a 2015 S-Works Roubaix that's 9000. I can't tell a differance between the two. The S-Works has CLX64 wheels and the Roubaix has CLX60 wheels. If I had to ride them blind folded I couldn't tell the difference.

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by srshaw

Dura Ace is the best. Ultegra is very good, as is 105. My bikes are currently split between Dura Ace on one and 105 on the other, my mountain bike is all xt which I suppose is the equivalent of Ultegra.

It all comes down to what you want to spend. In my view there isn't a massive functional difference, Dura ace just feels feels a little slicker, weighs a bit less, and looks better.

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by KimJaeCheon

I use 9000 only better design

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I have bought ultegra and black prince evo pads. I'm very happy with my choice, total confidence downhill!

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by 964Cup

9000 and 6800 braking is indistinguishable in function. Buy DA if you're a weightweenie (and if you're not, why are you here?) and 6800 if you are sensible. That said, I'll have a set of BR9000 for sale as soon as my eeBrake mk3s finally arrive...

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964Cup wrote:9000 and 6800 braking is indistinguishable in function. Buy DA if you're a weightweenie (and if you're not, why are you here?) and 6800 if you are sensible. That said, I'll have a set of BR9000 for sale as soon as my eeBrake mk3s finally arrive...

I tend to be a WW sometimes. With particular components. Brakes are not an area where I want to have the lightest possible. In the brakes department I want the best there is, from a functionality pov. That's why I asked if DA brakes are "better" in any way than 6800.
This way I managed to have a sub 2.5k euros bike under 6.8 killos. Just sensible decisions.

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bikes4ever wrote:run both on two different bikes - no difference. DA looks much nicer!

100+ euros nicer [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]

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by Rogma84

I think also there is only a optical diffrence between them .

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by fromtrektocolnago

I recommend full Dura Ace with the exception of chain and rear cassette being Ultegra both of which last longer and work better. If money is an issue go Ultegra on the brakes as well. The front and rear Dura Ace derailleurs are better, the brifters even more so. As far as crank they're both good.
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by pdlpsher1

Many years ago there was an actual difference in the quality of materials used. DA had used fluorine coated pins in the derailleurs. I think the purpose of using fluorine is anti-friction. I have not checked Shimano's latest marketing materials recently to see if this still applies today. Lastly the DA brakes use Ti hardware so that drives up the cost too.


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pdlpsher1 wrote:Many years ago there was an actual difference in the quality of materials used. DA had used fluorine coated pins in the derailleurs. I think the purpose of using fluorine is anti-friction. I have not checked Shimano's latest marketing materials recently to see if this still applies today. Lastly the DA brakes use Ti hardware so that drives up the cost too.


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They still do:
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Hard wearing Dura-Ace finish and graphics for long lasting good looks
High tolerance cold forged aluminium link plates and body construction
Four self-lubricating micro-machined fluorine-coated link pivot
Pulleys are made of tough DuPont Zytel

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