Originally Posted by Eclectus

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.