Originally Posted by
sparker
When I was shopping for a new ride I rode everything I could get my butt on. I really took a long look at the the Specialized line and rode several. Most of them were loaded w/ Sram components w/ the double tap which was the deal breaker for me. They rode great, but I could not get past the shifters. I chose an '08 Scott CR-1 Team w/ a full 105 and never looked back. I wanted to flip the stem from the upright position and the LBS told me to wait 'til I got used to it. I've never changed it. I've ridden over 3,500 miles so far and loving every mile.
I had to change the seat to a Bontrager, The Scott seat started digging into my legs after I dropped weight after my knee surgery.
Good luck!!
Interesting take on SRAM. I just noticed yesterday it's induced a strange new habit--single- finger downshifting on the RD. This was something I never thought about trying when I rode Shimano, because it wasn't possible, but with SRAM it just sort of happened.
Two-finger riding the hoods braking and one finger in the drops braking, doable with all. SRAM brakes have great modulation. I've only locked-up skidded one time when two dogs got into my path, and I panicked; they weren't attacking, they just weren't looking where they were going.
Bottom line, I don't think anybody should look at SRAM as a deal-breaker. It's good stuff.