Anyone used/tested SRAM double-tap?
06-08-06, 06:17 PM
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Anyone used/tested SRAM double-tap?
I was reading an article about double-tap and if the article is even 50% true, there could be a huge advancement here. A pro cyclist (who IS biased as he is sponsored by SRAM) claims that he tested SRAM versus Shimano/Campy with a power meter during quick sprints and found that Shimano/Campy dropped his power about 400 watts (1300 to 900) during an actual shift while SRAM dropped it only 40 watts! If that's even close to true, that's a HUGE advancement.
I know when I shift my Shimanos I do have to let up a tad (particularly going up a hill) to get a real smooth upshift and even a little for a downshift.
I know when I shift my Shimanos I do have to let up a tad (particularly going up a hill) to get a real smooth upshift and even a little for a downshift.
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When my ultegra's dialed in (which means I haven't crashed it, knocked it around, etc, good luck), I rarely let go of the power on the hills, I just slam it in and it works.
