i actually prefer a mix of components. somebody in the know recommended the dura-ace shifters over the ultegra as the internals last longer but if you look at the cassette prices/weights then dura-ace is not worth double the price of the ultegra. a front mech is another area that i would happily use a lower range model.
as for shimano/campag i find the shifting levers in an odd place with campag so for me it's shimano. if you want pimp then the 7800 dura-ace is cheaper than 7900
condor have some sale bikes in the shop at the moment, may be worth a look.
i actually prefer a mix of components. somebody in the know recommended the dura-ace shifters over the ultegra as the internals last longer but if you look at the cassette prices/weights then dura-ace is not worth double the price of the ultegra. a front mech is another area that i would happily use a lower range model.
as for shimano/campag i find the shifting levers in an odd place with campag so for me it's shimano. if you want pimp then the 7800 dura-ace is cheaper than 7900
condor have some sale bikes in the shop at the moment, may be worth a look.