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07-11-2007, 06:35 AM
Follow the graphic link (sometimes) above "Ultegra 20/30 Speed Sale $995".
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/grand_sprint_carb07.htm
This "Ultegra" bike has exactly 4 Ultegra parts, front and rear derailleurs, and integrated levers (assuming levers are two distinct parts). Everything else is miscellaneous FSA, Cane Creek, or Shimano 105 (5600). No Ultegra brake calipers, bottom bracket, crank, cassette, chain, hubs, much less pedals, seat post, headset (sorry, Shimano), etc.
Is this becoming too prevalent? See it plenty with "Dura Ace" and "XTR" bikes, too. It's not that it's a bad bike or a bad deal or anything, but calling this an "Ultegra" bike is a real stretch.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/grand_sprint_carb07.htm
This "Ultegra" bike has exactly 4 Ultegra parts, front and rear derailleurs, and integrated levers (assuming levers are two distinct parts). Everything else is miscellaneous FSA, Cane Creek, or Shimano 105 (5600). No Ultegra brake calipers, bottom bracket, crank, cassette, chain, hubs, much less pedals, seat post, headset (sorry, Shimano), etc.
Is this becoming too prevalent? See it plenty with "Dura Ace" and "XTR" bikes, too. It's not that it's a bad bike or a bad deal or anything, but calling this an "Ultegra" bike is a real stretch.