newer 105 vs old Ultegra

Neil A

My ca. 1998 Ultegra 9spd RH STI lever gave up the ghost recently with the shifter going all to pot. It turns out you can't buy one on its own so I'm stuck with having to buy a new pair. As I'm 9 speed my choice is limited to new budget stuff or older comparable equipment. I've found a set of 105's for £153 but the Ultegra is over £200! Is worth the extra? (The rest of my kit is all Ultegra albeit older)

peanut

you could swop to Sora 9 speed. I use them on my winter bike and I find them excellent.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29060

Tiagra 9 speed single levers are abailable if you search . Here is a LH lever for £59
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14060

Ultegra 9 spd £79.00 LH lever
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13636

check out all the top online shops like Probike kit and Parkers, Evans,Ribble cycles etc

Alternatively buy a pair and sell the spare lever in classifieds or on ebay . Easily get your money back