Originally Posted by
Ranchu
Great, thanks guys.
So putting 10sp vs. 11sp aside, the obvious alloy vs. carbon differences, misc lightweight parts, etc, the main changes come down to:
1. Chainrings: hard anodization treatment (according to website) on Chorus+
2. Shifters: main pivot point ball bearings (instead of plastic bushings) on Record+
3. Brakes: ball bearings on Record+, "special" brake compound across the range (according to website)
4. Rear derailleur: ceramic lower pulley on SR
5. Bottom bracket: CULT ceramic on SR
I'm not particularly interested in 11sp (10sp wears faster than 9sp IMHO) and I'm quite partial to how Centuar looks. Am I missing out on anything important?!
Is that it?!
The Athena 11sp is THE group to buy imho. I think the shifters and the derailleurs are better than the 10 speed.
Also note that the new 11sp chain can be taken part and reassembled without the expensive link set that you must use on the 10 speed. The replacement pin you use are cheap and when you install them the new tool expands the ends of the pin so in CANNOT fall out. Motorcycle chains are done this way.