Ok P-Cazzle, you're right...
03-02-13, 04:52 PM
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Ok P-Cazzle, you're right...
I'd been getting progressively more fed up with the very laggy front shifting on my Rival, so I was figuring I'd replace it this spring with either Centaur or 5700. Then, this afternoon on the trainer, the left shift lever went all the way horizontal trying to get onto the big chainring. Like a loose tooth, I fiddled with it, and it fell off. So, off to the shop tomorrow.
My decision of which groupset to replace it with now has to happen much sooner.
My decision of which groupset to replace it with now has to happen much sooner.
03-02-13, 04:59 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
SRAM seems to have pretty decent customer service when their levers screw up so don't give up just yet.
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Oh, I'm sure I can get it replaced. The problem is, I was supremely annoyed by the shift performance already, so while I'll get the replacement shifter, I don't want to be riding that group this summer. I'll throw the Rival onto a bike I plan on building to ride a few miles to the pool.
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I'd say 5700, but that's what I own so not surprising. I have been extremely happy with it and haven't adjusted the derailleurs since the last time I thoroughly cleaned the machine (way too long ago). Haven't ridden Campy or Sram because I've never needed to. My old generation Ultegra, 105, and even Exage stuff is still going strong. My .02 YMMV FWIW and all that.
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03-02-13, 06:20 PM
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I'm always right you idiots.
That new D.A. 8000 mechanical group shifts like total butter. Get that. 11 speed.
That new D.A. 8000 mechanical group shifts like total butter. Get that. 11 speed.
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Centaur ergo shifters will work with all your existing stuff. $140 from Ribble. You're welcome. Now get back to Craigslist dating.
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Don't let it go to your head. You weren't right about DA 8000 - you need an editor. And I'm not springing for DA anyway - 11 speed would be Athena. I'm a trainer junkie who pulls the bike out for an occasional group ride when warm, and my tris.
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Oh, I'm sure I can get it replaced. The problem is, I was supremely annoyed by the shift performance already, so while I'll get the replacement shifter, I don't want to be riding that group this summer. I'll throw the Rival onto a bike I plan on building to ride a few miles to the pool.
03-03-13, 06:15 AM
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I think it's DA 9000 and 8000 is a fishing reel. Not than anyone cares.
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And yes SRAM has a good warranty from what I have heard from those with the damaged product...
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