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12-31-09, 09:57 PM
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SRAM Red
Really is that much better than Force or Rival.
Nothing compares to zero-loss in the rear.
Nothing compares to zero-loss in the rear.
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12-31-09, 10:31 PM
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I agree 
I came from Utegra to Sram Red so it was quite different but once you get use to it I like the positive shifts you get from the Red group.
I came from Utegra to Sram Red so it was quite different but once you get use to it I like the positive shifts you get from the Red group.
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12-31-09, 10:47 PM
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Correct sir.
12-31-09, 10:51 PM
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12-31-09, 10:53 PM
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12-31-09, 10:54 PM
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this begs the question... what's better, having 2 bikes that are moderate (105/rival) or having 1 dream bike (red) sigh
12-31-09, 10:59 PM
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I think you missed my point
12-31-09, 11:01 PM
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12-31-09, 11:06 PM
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12-31-09, 11:13 PM
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I'm close to pulling the trigger on a new groupset: SRAM Force w/the BB30 cranks, Red shifters. Hopefully the best price/performance mix.
12-31-09, 11:15 PM
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so what does zero-loss on the rear feel like? Riding Force I'm not entirely sure how it could get better. It feels really positive to me already.
12-31-09, 11:17 PM
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Red has great upshifting and it is light, but it doesn't make me any faster than my 7800. If you can afford it great, otherwise, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
12-31-09, 11:19 PM
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Well, I'm just building yet another bike and SRAM Red will be the gruppo of choice ... slightly modified.
Shifters: SRAM Red
Crank: SRAM Red BB30
RD: SRAM Red
FD: Dura Ace 7900
Cassette: Dura Ace 7900
Chain: KMC X10SL TI N Gold
Cables/Housing: Yokozuna Reaction
Brakes: Not Decided (Suggestions?)
Shifters: SRAM Red
Crank: SRAM Red BB30
RD: SRAM Red
FD: Dura Ace 7900
Cassette: Dura Ace 7900
Chain: KMC X10SL TI N Gold
Cables/Housing: Yokozuna Reaction
Brakes: Not Decided (Suggestions?)
12-31-09, 11:21 PM
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2010 force has zero loss, which according to SRAM, is defined:"Zero- Loss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant and precise." sounds nice, but a well tuned drivetrain already does this.
12-31-09, 11:22 PM
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If you never had it you’re not missing anything but once you have it you know what you were missing.
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12-31-09, 11:25 PM
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12-31-09, 11:29 PM
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2010 force has zero loss, which according to SRAM, is defined:"Zero- Loss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant and precise." sounds nice, but a well tuned drivetrain already does this.
I'm an engineer too. And I'm just sayin.
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You scummy engineers, just out to make a buck
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12-31-09, 11:30 PM
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2010 force has zero loss, which according to SRAM, is defined:"Zero- Loss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant and precise." sounds nice, but a well tuned drivetrain already does this.