building up a new bike - sram force - 22 or not?
08-27-13, 10:53 PM
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building up a new bike - sram force - 22 or not?
i'm building up a new bike and i'm going to use SRAM Force.
Should I go 22 or not?
Should I go 22 or not?
08-27-13, 11:02 PM
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Do you have the cashmoney/hubs for 22? If not, then no. I've never tried older SRAM hood ergonomics, but the new stuff is bang on for me.
08-27-13, 11:06 PM
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I can swing it and i'm getting new wheels (11 speed compat) to boot.
things that sound good about 22
- yaw front derailleur
- its nice to have the latest
things that sound bad about 22
- more expensive chains and cassettes
things that sound good about 22
- yaw front derailleur
- its nice to have the latest
things that sound bad about 22
- more expensive chains and cassettes
08-28-13, 07:25 AM
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IF your buying a top end group, it makes sense to buy the current standard.
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The 2012 New Red has the Yaw FD. I've got New Red, and it works great. I see no need to go to 22. That said, if I were buying a bike today, I'd go with 11 speed, particularly if I was also buying new wheels.
IF your buying a top end group, it makes sense to buy the current standard.
IF your buying a top end group, it makes sense to buy the current standard.
ESPECIALLY since you will be getting new 11speed wheels etc
08-28-13, 01:15 PM
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Fwiw i have red 10 and use dura ace chains and cassettes. I like them better.
08-28-13, 01:36 PM
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I would go 22. But I can't help you much on the cost of cassettes and chains. In fact I would spend more and get the Red 22 cassette. There is absolutely no better cassette than the Red. I even use it (10 speed) on my Rival setup. I know it is expensive, but it can't be beat. I would suck it up and add that to my Force 22 group if I were you. As for chain, maybe you can save a little with the KMC SLX 11-speed chain. Best chain I have ever used and QUIET!
