new frame build.
12-24-14, 06:27 PM
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new frame build.
Happy christmas folks.
well i bought myself a new Terry dolan carbon frameset.
i was going to build it up with Shimano 105 and compact chainset.
i'm a shimano fan never had any bother with it.
but a change is as good as a rest ,so what other compact and derailuers would you guys recommend ,go easy on the bucks i want something special for this beauti but money it tight.
cheers
anto
well i bought myself a new Terry dolan carbon frameset.
i was going to build it up with Shimano 105 and compact chainset.
i'm a shimano fan never had any bother with it.
but a change is as good as a rest ,so what other compact and derailuers would you guys recommend ,go easy on the bucks i want something special for this beauti but money it tight.
cheers
anto
12-24-14, 07:02 PM
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Ribble has every group set on sale right now, and actually had SRAM groups in stock. IIRC, for $600 or less, you could do Athena, Ultegra, or Force 22. And for the $400 park, the next tier down.
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12-25-14, 12:47 PM
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12-25-14, 01:34 PM
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I like their mountain stuff(minus the hydraulic brakes).
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Well you see a much broader sample than the individual user does so your observation is very valuable. I really like the Red and also the Rival. I HAVE broken a Red shifter, but then Ultegras have failed on me too over the years. I just try to enjoy the stuff and not worry about the longevity. I have never been one of those who think the components owe me a lifetime of service. As long as everyone is happy with their own stuff, it is all good.
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Well you see a much broader sample than the individual user does so your observation is very valuable. I really like the Red and also the Rival. I HAVE broken a Red shifter, but then Ultegras have failed on me too over the years. I just try to enjoy the stuff and not worry about the longevity. I have never been one of those who think the components owe me a lifetime of service. As long as everyone is happy with their own stuff, it is all good.
SRAM/Avid hydraulic brakes work very well, but have so many past issues that I would treat them like Ebola.
