Shimano 6800 - What's the best price that you've seen?

PeteK25
PeteK25 Posts: 29
edited November 2017 in Road buying advice
Looking to buy the Ultegra 6800's but best price that I can find is around $650USD on Chain Reaction, however they don't have any of the 170MM remaining in the 52/36's. I did find the Ultegra R8000 elsewhere for $749USD, so am contemplating buying this set if the 6800's aren't available anywhere for under $600USD. Does anyone know of any sites that would still have the 6800's in 170MM for around this price?

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  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    Merlin Cycles - £550?
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  • PeteK25
    PeteK25 Posts: 29
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    Merlin Cycles - £550?

    Thanks, but unfortunately that comes out to about $728 USD.
  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    Merlin Cycles - £550?
    Probably better getting R8000 at the price you mentioned, which is said to be every bit as slick as R9100 with a small weight penalty.

    Wiggle have it for £500?
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  • PeteK25
    PeteK25 Posts: 29
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    Merlin Cycles - £550?
    Probably better getting R8000 at the price you mentioned, which is said to be every bit as slick as R9100 with a small weight penalty.

    Wiggle have it for £500?

    I found on ebay...looks to be a reputable highly rated seller.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Ultegr ... 1438.l2649
  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    I found on ebay...looks to be a reputable highly rated seller.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Ultegr ... 1438.l2649[/quote]

    I'd just be aware that is with direct mount brakes, unless of course that's what you need!
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  • redvision
    redvision Posts: 2,958
    CRC with the British cycling discount code and it comes in at £449.

    Flog the chainset and buy separately in 170mm to suit your needs.
  • PeteK25
    PeteK25 Posts: 29
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    I found on ebay...looks to be a reputable highly rated seller.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Ultegr ... 1438.l2649

    I'd just be aware that is with direct mount brakes, unless of course that's what you need![/quote]

    Good question...not sure if I need direct mounts or not. I have a new Bowman Palace R that I'm trying to build up. Would appreciate your input on this matter.
  • bianchi_dave
    bianchi_dave Posts: 933
    PeteK25 wrote:
    Bianchi Dave wrote:
    I found on ebay...looks to be a reputable highly rated seller.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Ultegr ... 1438.l2649

    I'd just be aware that is with direct mount brakes, unless of course that's what you need!

    Good question...not sure if I need direct mounts or not. I have a new Bowman Palace R that I'm trying to build up. Would appreciate your input on this matter.[/quote]

    Simples - if there is one hole for mounting brakes (in centre of forks) then its standard. Two holes either side of the fork means direct mount. Of course some frames (Scott Solace inc) have a standard front brake and a chainstay mounted direct mount rear.
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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Is this like the reverse of the bargains thread?

    Where can I find the cheapest price for an out of date/ superseded item?

    Have you tried the internet?
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  • chippyk
    chippyk Posts: 529
    Just google it yourself. Or being American is that too much like hard work?

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