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SRAM vs Shimano
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SRAM vs Shimano
Just to galvanize the crowd, heres a good question. I think the answer should be obvious. Don't split hairs, just a 2 sided question.
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I have mostly Shimano parts, but their stock, so it's good. But I those feather-light carbon fiber SRAM derailleurs are awesome. I voted SRAM
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SRAM all the way. Next upgrade will be a SRAM drivetrain. Guy at LBS broke 4 shimano chains in one day at a race. He's never broken a SRAM.
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oh man... i see havoc in the near future...
Ive been here long enough to know that this topic is gonna be violent.
but might as well throw in my opinion.
Shimano has my vote.
Trying out new things (rapid rise) and not hesitating to take a risk. Very innovative. Has kick ass cranks(next set is Hone).
Talking about cranks. I think they make the best set of cranks out on the market now. Light, stiff and ready to take some abuse. Hollowtech II is the way to go. Only downfall is the BB. You gotta buy a BB that is shimano.
I do like SRAM stuff, but shimano is easier to come by and without a doubt more widely available.
Ive been here long enough to know that this topic is gonna be violent.
but might as well throw in my opinion.
Shimano has my vote.
Trying out new things (rapid rise) and not hesitating to take a risk. Very innovative. Has kick ass cranks(next set is Hone).
Talking about cranks. I think they make the best set of cranks out on the market now. Light, stiff and ready to take some abuse. Hollowtech II is the way to go. Only downfall is the BB. You gotta buy a BB that is shimano.
I do like SRAM stuff, but shimano is easier to come by and without a doubt more widely available.
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Originally Posted by mindbogger
oh man... i see havoc in the near future...
Ive been here long enough to know that this topic is gonna be violent.
but might as well throw in my opinion.
Shimano has my vote.
Trying out new things (rapid rise) and not hesitating to take a risk. Very innovative. Has kick ass cranks(next set is Hone).
Talking about cranks. I think they make the best set of cranks out on the market now. Light, stiff and ready to take some abuse. Hollowtech II is the way to go. Only downfall is the BB. You gotta buy a BB that is shimano.
I do like SRAM stuff, but shimano is easier to come by and without a doubt more widely available.
Ive been here long enough to know that this topic is gonna be violent.
but might as well throw in my opinion.
Shimano has my vote.
Trying out new things (rapid rise) and not hesitating to take a risk. Very innovative. Has kick ass cranks(next set is Hone).
Talking about cranks. I think they make the best set of cranks out on the market now. Light, stiff and ready to take some abuse. Hollowtech II is the way to go. Only downfall is the BB. You gotta buy a BB that is shimano.
I do like SRAM stuff, but shimano is easier to come by and without a doubt more widely available.
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I find shimano is easier to come by in your local store. The sport stores around here that carry a good array of bicycle stuff all carry it and hardly any SRAM. But its 75 dollars for an XT cassette. whereas i can get a sram cassette for 30. So now i do all of my shopping online for these products, cheaper, better product and more variety.
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since i have two bikes, one with SRAM and one with Shimano , I voted Shimano because I prefer the way ther stuff works, and lasts, and lasts,..........and lasts
flippy shifters and rapid rise rule man!!
flippy shifters and rapid rise rule man!!
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Originally Posted by TimB
flippy shifters and rapid rise rule man!!
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Theres a few of you ...I do know several xc guys that love it around here. Me and this one guy basically agree to disagree on the subject at this point. Hes a xc racer who thinks its the bomb ...
I have even considered putting it on a pure xc bike full time, but I really can't afford it
I have even considered putting it on a pure xc bike full time, but I really can't afford it
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Theres a few of you ...I do know several xc guys that love it around here. Me and this one guy basically agree to disagree on the subject at this point. Hes a xc racer who thinks its the bomb ...
I have even considered putting it on a pure xc bike full time, but I really can't afford it
I have even considered putting it on a pure xc bike full time, but I really can't afford it
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Originally Posted by Dirtbike
SRAM all the way. Next upgrade will be a SRAM drivetrain. Guy at LBS broke 4 shimano chains in one day at a race. He's never broken a SRAM.
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My shimano XT kit is **** bh with you, i would imagine SRAM would be better...
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I've never really had any issues out of Shimano stuff... I've not tried SRAM yet, but if/when I upgrade my drivetrain, I'll try SRAM for fun.
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Raiyn, stop that you'll hurt yourself
I've never broken a shimano chain but one or SRAM chains with powerlinks have come undone.
really i don;t understand this whole SRAM is better thing.
Some prefer twist grips ,others don't
some prefer rapid rise, others don't
some like the look of SRAM, others like the look of shimano
take your pick and be happy.
To show impartiality I use both systems and am happy with both, just prefer Flippy shifter and rapid rise cause downshifts require no effort, the spring does it all..
I've never broken a shimano chain but one or SRAM chains with powerlinks have come undone.
really i don;t understand this whole SRAM is better thing.
Some prefer twist grips ,others don't
some prefer rapid rise, others don't
some like the look of SRAM, others like the look of shimano
take your pick and be happy.
To show impartiality I use both systems and am happy with both, just prefer Flippy shifter and rapid rise cause downshifts require no effort, the spring does it all..
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well with trigger shifters they do not take effort. obviously to shift up it takes effort but a downshift is just click away, the spring does the effort also
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er no the SRAm derailleurs are not rapid rise.
if you're refering to Shimano triggers then yes thats true.
However with triggers it's very hard to brake and downshift effectively.
With flippy's just a slight vertical and rearward pull and lighter gear ratios and braking are yours to control
Hence they're called dual control
if you're refering to Shimano triggers then yes thats true.
However with triggers it's very hard to brake and downshift effectively.
With flippy's just a slight vertical and rearward pull and lighter gear ratios and braking are yours to control
Hence they're called dual control
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Originally Posted by TimB
I've never broken a shimano chain but one or SRAM chains with powerlinks have come undone.
Originally Posted by TimB
really i don;t understand this whole SRAM is better thing.
Some prefer twist grips ,others don't
some prefer rapid rise, others don't
some like the look of SRAM, others like the look of shimano
take your pick and be happy.
Some prefer twist grips ,others don't
some prefer rapid rise, others don't
some like the look of SRAM, others like the look of shimano
take your pick and be happy.
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Oh yeah forgot.
I'm using Shimano XTR 8-speed shifters/derailleurs with a Sram Cassette and a Sram Chain, with TruVative Cranks, on my main bike.
I've got Sram Rocket Shifters (Shimano Compatible) with XT derailleurs, XT Cassette and another Sram Chain, with Race Face Chainrings on my other bike.
My Road bike is full Ultegra. My CX bike is a mix of 105 and XT.
My next mountain bike will be Sram X.9 to see how I like it.
If I can find a good deal on some NOS XTR/XT 8-speed stuff I'll use that instead.
I'm using Shimano XTR 8-speed shifters/derailleurs with a Sram Cassette and a Sram Chain, with TruVative Cranks, on my main bike.
I've got Sram Rocket Shifters (Shimano Compatible) with XT derailleurs, XT Cassette and another Sram Chain, with Race Face Chainrings on my other bike.
My Road bike is full Ultegra. My CX bike is a mix of 105 and XT.
My next mountain bike will be Sram X.9 to see how I like it.
If I can find a good deal on some NOS XTR/XT 8-speed stuff I'll use that instead.
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twisting a chain is not the fault of the chain.
alos pulling a link plate out means that at some point the link was overstressed.
any one who physically breaks a chain must be Mr Hulk himself.
Only way any chain can break is at a point where the chain was previously broken to either fit it or remove it.
alos pulling a link plate out means that at some point the link was overstressed.
any one who physically breaks a chain must be Mr Hulk himself.
Only way any chain can break is at a point where the chain was previously broken to either fit it or remove it.
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Originally Posted by TimB
twisting a chain is not the fault of the chain.
Originally Posted by TimB
alos pulling a link plate out means that at some point the link was overstressed.
Originally Posted by TimB
any one who physically breaks a chain must be Mr Hulk himself.
Originally Posted by TimB
Only way any chain can break is at a point where the chain was previously broken to either fit it or remove it.
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