Originally Posted by
terbennett
Anyway, I personally prefer Shimano- especially the 6600/6603 and 7800/7803 because I do have big hands and I don't like how much effort it takes to shift SRAM. The right shifter is crazy fast but the left takes a bit more work to shift the front derailleur with the SRAM. To me, that's a judge of which is better. A rear derailleur might be used more frequently but the front takes more abuse when shifting. I want it to be as close to effortless as possible. SRAM doesn't cut it in that realm IMO.
Funny, I've had no problems so far with front shifting on my SRAM Red. I really so no difference between the Red and my Ultegra other than not having to use the brake lever and accidentally shifting and/or braking as well.
