 | 1/4 pound lighter than Dura Ace 7800 |
 | carbon fiber brake levers |
 | reach adjustment of 1cm on brake levers |
 | Cable routing under handlebar tape |
 | Hollow large chainring for less weight and more stiffness |
 | Carbon fiber rear derailleur cage |
 | Rear derailleur handles new 11-28 cassette |
 | Very little trim needed on front derailleur |
 | Brake pads are 100% more efficient in wet conditions |
 | Brake calipers are stiffer yet modulation is increased |
 | weighs 44 grams less than its predecessor, Ultegra SL |
 | uses the same Hollowglide (hollow chainring) technology as Dura Ace |
 | Front derailleur has reduced spring tension for faster and smoother
shifting. The cage is lighter and more rigid. |
 | Rear derailleur handles wider angle of chain cross |
 | New STI levers have a composite blade, reach adjustment, and cable routing
that runs under the bar tape |
 | New brake pads have 100% more power in wet conditions and 20% more in dry |
 | New chain has perforated plates to reduce weight plus "quick link"
mounting |