New Shimano Dura Ace/Ultegra Releases?

[buckfifty]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

Or, failing that, something like the DA 9000 finish. That was sweet.

Now, this was discussed on a recent Campy thread as well, and the consensus there was that many people will say they want something in silver finish, but most current new bikes are carbon, and the current fashion is dark components. Would enough people buy a high-end silver group for Campy or Shimano (or SRAM, I suppose) to justify offering that option?

When they had just released R8000, I was thinking about changing my groupset, and I had silver components on the bike previously. I briefly debated 9000 vs 8000, but 9000 was still pricier, and there were some little improvements to 8000 that mattered to me (mainly shorter lever throw). So I went with the latter.

I love the 9000 "mirror" finish. It definitely distinguished itself from ultegra 6800. With R8000 and R9100, you have gray vs shinier gray. Kinda disappointing

[weiwentg]

Originally Posted by buckfifty

I love the 9000 "mirror" finish. It definitely distinguished itself from ultegra 6800. With R8000 and R9100, you have gray vs shinier gray. Kinda disappointing

I don’t know about disappointing. Ultegra has a very nice, slick, glossy finish. I adapted quite nicely. I’m sure DA looks better.

[bfd]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

I don’t know about disappointing. Ultegra has a very nice, slick, glossy finish. I adapted quite nicely. I’m sure DA looks better.

DA 9000 crankset:



DA 8000 crankset:



I'll take the DA 9000 crankset!

Good Luck!

[JohnnyBoston]

Originally Posted by benb

Shimano is waiting till you finish building your new bike project with the current stuff.

As soon as you finish they'll release the new stuff and make sure it's completely incompatible with the stuff you hung on your new bike.

If I get tired enough of waiting for the new DA, I might buy a new bike with the current DA to speed up Shimano's release!

[steelbikerider]

The next generation Dura Ace will be announced any day now since I just ordered a 9100 shifter/derailler set. Its been happening to me since 7800 came out.

[zzy]

+1 on hoping Shimano goes back to a polished finish like 7800/9000. Yall are gonna dig the new Di2.

[reuben]

Originally Posted by zzy

+1 on hoping shimano goes back to a polished finish like 7800/9000. Yall are gonna dig the new di2.

+2 (on the polished finish, not the di2)

[sg8357]

Originally Posted by zzy

+1 on hoping Shimano goes back to a polished finish like 7800/9000. Yall are gonna dig the new Di2.

I am looking forward to Di2 DT shifters, with syncro shift triples
and half step gearing options.

[shoota]

Originally Posted by zzy

Yall are gonna dig the new Di2.

Oh yeah? Why's that?

[reuben]

Originally Posted by shoota

Oh yeah? Why's that?

Back, you heathen, you heretic!! Do not question zzy, the All-Seeing Eye!!!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by robertbb

If I had a dollar for every time you've spruiked your setup...

:

[shoota]

Originally Posted by reuben

Back, you heathen, you heretic!! Do not question zzy, the All-Seeing Eye!!!

Not questioning, I want the juicy details!

[zzy]

Haven't seen the production models and won't comment further than what I said a couple months ago.

[BdaGhisallo]

We should all be mindful that 2021 is Shimano's 100th Anniversary year...

[soulspinner]

Originally Posted by Dave

It does mean that old guys can get up hills easier. 48/32 with 11-34 Chorus 12.

Ya my Strong still has 10 speed with a 53/42 and 25 rear cog smallest. Im going Campy with the setup you have on my carbon as well. Im 64 and my power has decreased