Shimano's latest Dura-Ace group is a big step forwards
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The new STI Dual Control levers
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Last year's dip in the top of the lever has been replaced
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The newly carbon brake lever is canted outwards
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Shimano uses an annoying cover plate
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Shortening the reach leaves an unsightly gap -
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Derailleur housing now runs beneath the handlebar tape
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Running the derailleur housing in front
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The shifter internals are dangerously exposed
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The new Flight Deck computer
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The new crankset is undoubtedly one of the stars of the group
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The deep-profile spider arms and incredibly expensive outer chainring
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The heavily relieved spider keeps the weight down.
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Shimano retains last year's arm attachment method.
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The revised front derailleur cage is wider than before
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Revised front derailleur pivot geometry
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Rear shifts are as impeccably smooth and precise as before.
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The carbon fiber pulley cage is curiously flexy
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Braking is superb with the new calipers
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Aggressive yet careful machining
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Shimano probably could have made the new calipers lighter
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The asymmetrical chain is exceptionally quiet
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Cassettes have only been mildly revised
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Shimano has greatly expanded the range
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