Groupset, Wheelset?

Sgt_Pepper

Which would you choose?

Shimano 105 & Mavic Ksyrium SL

or

Shimano Ultegra & Mavic Ksyrium Equipe / Shim RS30

Just trying to decide on a build and am torn between better Groupset or better wheels.

pbt150

IMO 105 is good enough for most people these days. Use the money you save on better wheels.

Bozman

I'd shop around because I'm sure that you'd be able to pick up Ultegra with a set of Elites or RS80s for the price of 105/SL.

markos1963

I'd go 105/better wheels. Lots of people start off with better quality groupsets and end up downgrading as parts wear out as they can't justify/afford the replacements(cassettes, chains etc)

galatzo

Chorus from Merlins about 640 (2010 model)
Zondas 320 at parkers or shinybikes.
Works for me.
Ther's always nearly new wheels on tEbay that'll keep the cost down

nochekmate

Of your 2 choices offered:

105 and Kysrium SLs wins hands down over Ultegra and Equipes.

Difference between 105 and Ultegra is negligble at best but Equipes are not a great wheelset for the money, whilst SLs are rightfully held in high regard and look great too (I've had both wheelsets in the past).

Merlin were knocking out the 5600 version of 105 groupset for <£300 recently

Squillinossett

I tried 105 and Ultegra when getting the new bike as coming from rival wanted to get a feel for the two groupsets.

No difference in shifting I could tell, but went for the Ultegra purley for the reason I wouldnt let the Mrs have a better groupset!

I would go for 105 an better wheels any day.