Dura Ace or SRAM Force?

I am upgrading my bike next year but as a college student, I am a little tight on funds. I ride a Giant TCR C2 with a Shimano Ultegra group and I realize at this level it is all a matter of opinion but I want feedback. Dura Ace has been proven in the Tour and many races but what about SRAM Force. I like the carbon brake levers and I can't afford SRAM RED. Is Force "better" than DA, and which one would be more compatible? (which group would allow me to keep my chain, cassette, crank etc).

Personally I like Sram, they are a good company, they offer top of the line items at lower price... I'd check ebay for Sram Red though

I just completed a long term test on Dura Ace vs. SRAM Force. The SRAM is better by a very small margin in precision and feel while Durs Ace is easier to find replacements.

SRAM Red and those dang carbon crank arms just move around too much for me.

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