Dilemma…I won a choice of two groupsets..
07-26-13, 12:30 AM
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Dilemma…I won a choice of two groupsets..
So..I entered a contest to pick the winners of the TDF stages through a local bike shop and I have my choice of 2013 Ultegra Di2 and 2013 Sram Red. I really can't decide which one is best for me. I currently run Sram Red from about 4 years ago and love it but it is getting a bit old…hmm..what to do?
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di2 is the better group if you want to not worry about shifting.
red is lighter and looks cooler and it's easier to run a big cassette with red.
also if you don't have a di2 ready frame it's more of a pita to install the di2
red is lighter and looks cooler and it's easier to run a big cassette with red.
also if you don't have a di2 ready frame it's more of a pita to install the di2
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If your frame isn't equipped for electronic, then take the new Red. You know it works, you're obviously comfortable with it.
07-26-13, 04:34 AM
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Take the electric set and find a frame to put it on as required. Ever hear of N+1? Al
07-26-13, 05:28 AM
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I need to move, never have cool contests like this at any of my LBS.
I vote Di2
I vote Di2
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07-26-13, 05:29 AM
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This is not a dilemma; this is a wet dream.
Red.
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07-26-13, 06:30 AM
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Not a fan of the 22? Do share your thoughts. I'm curious. I've only known of its advantages. Why is it a deal killer for you?
07-26-13, 06:59 AM
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BTW, I spent quite a bit of time in Santa Cruz in the 70's and 80's and heading back in a month. Used to ride highway 9 from Ben Lomond to Santa Cruz without a helmet and am happy to be alive.
OP, I say stay with what you know.
07-26-13, 07:50 AM
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isn't red around $300 more to buy? If it is get the Red. I prefer mechanical anyway.
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07-26-13, 09:10 AM
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SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
So true!
I won a computer for my wife at mine. Not complaining but...
I hear you about the shifting. Once I got quality stuff (good SunTour, Shimano or when I rarely had the money, Campy) shifting, even friction shifting back in the day, wasn't "a worry."
Having said that, if I could try Di2 for free I think that's the way I would go. It is actually something new. All of the caveats about compatibility need to be sorted out but if it could be made to work... Why not?
Lucky so and so
It boggles the mind how shifting is now a 'worry.' Not picking on you, aramis, you are by no means alone expressing this sentiment - too many recent threads to count about electronic shifting.
BTW, I spent quite a bit of time in Santa Cruz in the 70's and 80's and heading back in a month. Used to ride highway 9 from Ben Lomond to Santa Cruz without a helmet and am happy to be alive.
OP, I say stay with what you know.
BTW, I spent quite a bit of time in Santa Cruz in the 70's and 80's and heading back in a month. Used to ride highway 9 from Ben Lomond to Santa Cruz without a helmet and am happy to be alive.
OP, I say stay with what you know.
Having said that, if I could try Di2 for free I think that's the way I would go. It is actually something new. All of the caveats about compatibility need to be sorted out but if it could be made to work... Why not?
Lucky so and so
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07-26-13, 09:13 AM
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SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Also, you need to change the quote over your avatar. You definitely got something. The envy of the 41 if nothing else.
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