Is the upgrade worth the extra money?

chris_bass

between these two:

http://www.jccookcycles.co.uk/epages/es137350.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es137350/Products/%22Cube%20Agree%20GTC%202012%22&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct

http://www.jccookcycles.co.uk/epages/es137350.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es137350/Products/%22Cube%20Agree%20GTC%20Pro%202012%22/SubProducts/%22Cube%20Agree%20GTC%20Pro%202012-50-3speed%22

Ultegr over 105 and wheels seem to be the main difference, is that worth the extra £290

gabriel959

Not in my opinion. Wheels you would want something better anyway than either option. There is not a lot of difference from Ultegra to 105. For you and me at least, may be Mark Cavendish would complain if you know what I mean.

Its all down to the colour IMO.

chris_bass

thats good, i think i prefer the colour of the cheaper one too

Ringo 68

I went for the Pro version because my lbs had one in my size and I preferred blue over the red. I also liked the idea of Ultegra rather than 105.
To be honest though, I can't tell any difference to the quality of the gear changes when compared to the Sram apex on my other bike.

chris_bass

i've found an ex-display 2012 pro model for £50 more than the standard one so think that has made my mind up

Ringo 68

Good result, I am sure you won't be disappointed.

singleton

What accounts for the 300g weight difference quoted between the 2 (8.2 v 8.5kg)?

Is ultegra lighter than 105 or is that really all in the wheels?

chris_bass

just ordered it! cant wait for it to arrive now!

i think the weight is probably down to both, ultegra is lighter and the wheels too.