$700 for SRAM Red over Ultegra?
07-27-10, 10:36 AM
#26
just tryin' to keep up
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 452
Bikes: Marin Portofino - Foco Steel built by Billato
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
is there a wheel difference between the SRAM and Shimano bikes? That may make a difference as well in my choice (if this were at all up to me!)
07-27-10, 10:36 AM
#27
Senior Member
Thread Starter
48. I talked the LBS into ordering the bike with no deposit. I sat on a fit cycle this morning and they're confident I'll fit the 48. But, worst case scenario, if I don't, I'm under no obligation.
Nope.
Nope.
07-27-10, 11:04 AM
#28
Señor Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 3,744
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 14 Times
in
7 Posts
Do you know whether or not 48 comes with regular sized wheels (700c)? And if so, did you have any toe overlap?
07-27-10, 11:08 AM
#29
Senior Member
Thread Starter
The 48 does have 700c wheels. I'll give it a good go on the test ride to check out the toe overlap problem.
07-27-10, 11:14 AM
#30
neits
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Cape Cod, MA
Posts: 1,590
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Even if there is toe overlap, it's never a problem unless you're going <5 mph and swerving around. I've always had it on my road bikes and had an issue with it one time.
07-27-10, 11:35 AM
#31
Lost
interesting, i thought the 48 cervelos came with 650 wheels. congratulations on your purchase!
07-27-10, 11:36 AM
#32
Senior Member
Thread Starter
07-27-10, 11:38 AM
#33
Señor Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 3,744
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey R380 Ti | 2011 Hampsten Travelissimo Gran Paradiso Ti | 2001 De Rosa Neo Primato - Batik Del Monte, Genius | 1991 Eddy Merckx - Motorola, TSX
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 14 Times
in
7 Posts
FWIW, a guy I ride with has a 2009 S2 54 and he has major toe overlap but loves the aggressive ride.
07-27-10, 11:39 AM
#34
SLO-1
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 2,691
Bikes: '09 BMC Road Racer SL01
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 11:46 AM
#35
Specialized!
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Newport Beach
Posts: 86
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac SL3/Sram Red
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
You'll love the S2, it's a great bike. It's a also a great bike to be creative, my better half loves it.
07-27-10, 11:53 AM
#36
Senior Member
07-27-10, 12:17 PM
#37
Specialized!
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Newport Beach
Posts: 86
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac SL3/Sram Red
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 12:31 PM
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bristol, UK
Posts: 1,136
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 12:40 PM
#39
Ninja!
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 679
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 12:50 PM
#40
Specialized!
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Newport Beach
Posts: 86
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac SL3/Sram Red
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 12:54 PM
#41
Senior Member
Thread Starter
07-27-10, 01:30 PM
#42
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,481
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Sounds a bit high for SRAM Red. Can you get it separately? A lot of online stores have it so cheap, it's better than getting it on the bike sometimes.
07-27-10, 02:43 PM
#43
Senior Member
Jen - you implied in your other thread that you had some inside info on the 2011 colors. You anticipated ugliness.
What did you hear?
What did you hear?
07-27-10, 02:44 PM
#44
Senior Member
Thread Starter
07-27-10, 03:52 PM
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 2,606
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
My 2009 Synapse Carbon 3 has Ultegra SL and my 2010 SuperSix has Red. Go Red. It blows doors on Ultegra. GL
07-27-10, 03:56 PM
#47
Banned.
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 294
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've ridden both. I prefer Ultegra 6700 over Red. I would pay more for Ultegra 6700 because the shifting is quieter, easier, more refined.
At a $700 price difference, with Red higher, this isn't even a close call.
But what would the BF do? The BF guzzles SRAM KoolAid. The BF would take Red over anything at any price. And then, the BF would spend more money to "downgrade" to a SRAM Force front derailleur, because it functions better than Red. (Go figure.)
At a $700 price difference, with Red higher, this isn't even a close call.
But what would the BF do? The BF guzzles SRAM KoolAid. The BF would take Red over anything at any price. And then, the BF would spend more money to "downgrade" to a SRAM Force front derailleur, because it functions better than Red. (Go figure.)
I am a Sram convert after riding Shimano for many many years (still do). Red (Force/Rival) have pushed the envelope a hell of a lot more than Shimano has done in recent years. I just got a Focus with Ultegra 6700 and like all other Shimano groups I have and had in past, it is excellent. However, factor in cost and weight, and Sram is killing it. It is not hype, it really is good stuff. If I were building a frame up from scratch, I'd do Rival with a Force crank. Light light light and affordable mix there.
07-27-10, 04:01 PM
#48
*
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 6,876
Bikes: https://velospace.org/node/18951
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
is she bothered by the toe overlap? usually its a total non issue, but the small cervelos can have quite a bit.
__________________
α
α
07-27-10, 05:01 PM
#49
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Boone, North Carolina
Posts: 5,094
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-6 2014 Trek Domaine 5.9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
07-27-10, 05:02 PM
#50
Senior Member
Thread Starter