What year was Shimano Ultegra 6600?

What year was Shimano Ultegra 6600?

2005
In 2005, the 6600 series appeared. It adopted the Dual Control Lever system that was improved ergonomically and the HOLLOWTECH II crankset with hollow crank arms, evolving as a full-fledged racing components series.

Is Ultegra 6600 Good?

I rode Ultegra 6600 for 8 years. It has a smooth, solid feeling. It shifts great and works great. It does take some time and effort to get everything dialed in, but once its there, it’s solid.

Is Ultegra chain better than 105?

Conclusion. If you’ve read everything above, looked at the pictures, and come to the conclusion that there’s not all that much difference between 105 and Ultegra components, you’re right. They work in the same ways, the shaping is the same and so is the engineering.

What is the weight difference between 105 and Ultegra?

Overall weight

What’s the difference between Ultegra 6800 and R8000?

Weight. Shimano boasts that, “At its lightest set up (Di2 with mechanical braking) Ultegra R8000 weighs 4,071g, which is an 84.5g saving over Ultegra 6800.” Okay, but that 84.5g saving includes wheels and pedals, and many people will already have favourite wheels and pedals.

Is Dura-Ace really better than Ultegra over 105?

A big claim many riders have when touting the advantages of Dura-Ace and Ultegra groups over 105, or even Dura-Ace over Ultegra, is improved feel. I won’t spend much time here. In the past, with Shimano’s 7800 generation Dura-Ace group, I truly felt it had noticeably better feel compared to the Ultegra 6600 and 105 5600 groups of the time.

What is the difference between a 105 and Ultegra bike?

Both 105 and Ultegra are 11-speed systems and there are many more similarities between them than differences. Although Ultegra is more expensive, all of the same technology features in 105, and you operate them in exactly the same way. The differences are mainly down to materials used, and because of this 105 components are a little heavier.

What is the best bottom bracket for Ultegra 105?

Shimano recommends the same bottom bracket whether you go for an Ultegra or a 105 groupset. The BBR60 (77g) is available in both British and Italian threaded versions, while the BB72-41 (69g) is for press-fit systems.

Is Ultegra the right choice for You?

If you’re somewhere between extremes of practicality and me, then Ultegra might be the right option. In general, Ultegra is the best happy medium option that provides many of the benefits of the top-of-the-line Dura-Ace group without a massive increase in price over the 105 group.