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Dura-Ace Di2 is remarkable, and its possibilities have only begun to be explored.
VeloNews tech department predictions for the new year: disc brakes and electric shifting everywhere 2011
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And we already know Dura-Ace Di2 is quite durable — people have been using it for cyclocross, and even modifying it for their mountain bikes for some time now.
VeloNews tech department predictions for the new year: disc brakes and electric shifting everywhere 2011
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The upper end Dura-Ace version is anodized matte black to save a few grams, while the rest are painted.
Interbike 2010 Tech Gallery – Cannondale goes back to the future with CAAD10 aluminum road frame 2010
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And for a high-end bike with, say, Dura-Ace on it, you have to either get a relatively low-end current 9-speed mountain rear derailleur to go with it, or, if you want an XTR rear derailleur, you have to use an old one.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Brake questions, compatibility and New Year’s feedback 2011
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It will be available in four trim levels: Shimano Dura-Ace for $4350, an Ultegra model at $2150, and Shimano 105 for $1500, plus one for $1800 with SRAM Rival.
Interbike 2010 Tech Gallery – Cannondale goes back to the future with CAAD10 aluminum road frame 2010
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He reminded us that Cannondale had several models of the CAAD9 ranging in spec from Dura-Ace to 105.
Interbike 2010 Tech Gallery – Cannondale goes back to the future with CAAD10 aluminum road frame 2010
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Prior to the advent of Dura-Ace 7900, Campagnolo, Shimano, and SRAM all had similar road-lever cable pull, so swapping in brakes from Campy or SRAM will not make a significant difference.
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Indeed, Di2 and Dura-Ace 7900 brake levers have reduced leverage and increased cable pull by virtue of having the cable hook further from the pivot; they are matched to a higher-leverage 7900 brake.
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With Dura-Ace hubs the price goes up to $799 and the weight goes down to 1,390 grams.
Interbike Tech Gallery: Hot new wheels from Rolf, Ritchey, and DT Swiss 2010
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I use Dura-Ace 7900 components routinely for my road bikes.
Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: Brake questions, compatibility and New Year’s feedback 2011
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