Originally Posted by
BluesDawg
I wonder if the shifting quality issues are directly related to the switch to routing the cables under the bar wrap on the newer model. The cable routing on Shimano setups has always been a negative for me compared to SRAM or Campagnolo (along with shifting gears with the brake levers). The move to the cleaner look is a big improvement imho, but Shimano might need a little more time to work out the kinks with how it affects the shifting performance.
That seems to be the the line of thinking from the limited research I've done. The best overall performer I've had thus far has been the 9 speed Dura Ace-hands down. I'm keeping the components as I could easily be persuaded to put that on a new bike-not that need one or am thinking of one!!