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Ultegra 6700 v's 6600 groupsets?

  • 22-12-2011 06:03PM
    #1
    Hungrycol
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    Is there a decent performance improvement on Ultegra 6700 v 6600? I'm running 6600 groupset and considering selling it on and getting the 6700. Given trickle down technology I'm reckoning the 6700 should be a worthwhile upgrade. I like the look of 6700 and I can't go as far as DA upgrade moneywise.


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  • #2
    furiousox
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    I upgraded from 6600 to 6700 and I prefer the 6600 tbh.
    The shifters are a bit chunkier (on the 6700) 6600 fit me better.
    6700 crank looks the business and the brakes are slightly better, also cables are hidden but the improvements are nearly all cosmetic imo.
    Stick with what you have is my advice. :)

    CPL 593H



  • #3
    pprendeville
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    not a massive difference. if your current system is running smoothly stick with it. main difference i find is aesthetics only. perhaps Ultegra Di2 would be worth an upgrade to.


  • #4
    Hungrycol
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    pprendeville wrote: »
    not a massive difference. if your current system is running smoothly stick with it. main difference i find is aesthetics only. perhaps Ultegra Di2 would be worth an upgrade to.
    Di2 (or is it Ui2?!) would be cool alright bit for the time being too expennie. Doesn't your frame have to be designed for leccy cables?


  • #5
    gman2k
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    I'm of the opinion that 'upgrading' to newer Shimano groupsets is actually downgrading, due to lack of durability of the newer equipment.
    A few bike shop owners have told me that they are getting a lot more warranty issues with newer Shimano gear.


  • #6
    levitronix
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    The brakes is the biggest differnce the pull ratio is higher, also the rear dearaileur will take a bigger cassette


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  • #7
    Hungrycol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    levitronix wrote: »
    The brakes is the biggest differnce the pull ratio is higher, also the rear dearaileur will take a bigger cassette
    Reviews seem to be saying that the braking and FD are improvements alright but the the RD has lost some due to internal cable routing.


  • #8
    clog
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    I have had both the 6600 and 6700 on different bikes tbh I found the shifting easier on the 6600 especiallly on the rear mech. It is just easier to push through a change (prob due to cable routing). I still have the 6600 on my 2nd bike and am running it with a 6700 11-28 cassette and it works perfectly.


  • #9
    Colonialboy
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    gman2k wrote: »
    I'm of the opinion that 'upgrading' to newer Shimano groupsets is actually downgrading, due to lack of durability of the newer equipment.
    A few bike shop owners have told me that they are getting a lot more warranty issues with newer Shimano gear.

    My local bike shop guy told me the same thing, and this despite the fact it was going to mean him losing buisness

    It has todo with the shifters. They arent as smooth on the 6700, whatever the new system is it means theres more of a click than a smooth gentle slide into position.. too many clickety clicks and you get a clikety clack.
    Shimano definitely messed up here, its allowed SRAM into play.

    Id say stick with what you have on the 6600 and if you still want the performance benefits of the 6700 then dont eat any chocolates for xmas. :D


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