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Buying guides, gear reviews, and CPO advice from the Elevate mechanics team.
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Is Ultegra Discontinued?
You may have noticed bike shops listing “out of stock” or older models on sale and wondered—Is Ultegra discontinued?...
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Is the Shimano Ultegra High End?
If you’re shopping for a new road bike or upgrading components, you might be wondering: Is the Shimano Ultegra high ...
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How Much Does Dura-Ace Weight Compared to Ultegra?
If you’re deciding between Shimano’s Dura-Ace and Ultegra groupsets, weight is often one of the first differences ri...
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Is Dura-Ace Worth the Money?
If you’ve been looking at high-end Shimano components, you’ve likely asked yourself this: Is Dura-Ace worth the mone...
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Why Is Dura-Ace Better Than Ultegra?
If you’re choosing between Shimano’s two top road groupsets—Dura-Ace and Ultegra—you might be wondering why riders a...
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Is Dura-Ace Really Better Than Ultegra?
If you’re choosing between Shimano’s Dura-Ace and Ultegra, you might be wondering if the higher price of Dura-Ace ac...
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What Speed Is Dura-Ace 7900?
If you’re considering Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7900 groupset, one of the first things you need to know is its speed compat...
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What Year Did Dura-Ace 7400 Come Out?
If you’ve ever admired a vintage pro racing bike, there’s a good chance it had Shimano’s legendary Dura-Ace 7400 gro...
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When Did Dura-Ace R9000 Come Out?
If you’re searching for a top-tier Shimano road groupset and keep seeing the name Dura-Ace R9000, you might be wonde...
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