Originally Posted by
roadwarrior
I have Rival on one of my bikes and have had no issues, FWIW. You would think that SRAM would get the idea and would send info out on proper setup. First I've heard of this...interesting perspective. That's a lot of free stuff to send out without fixing the root of the problem.
Search around....I have been seeing more and more of it. I can list 3 or 4 riders that have gone through at least 2 replacements. I personally have run Rival for 3 years and Red as well with no issues and none of the levers I have set up have failed but I get a lot of people coming back to me asking if I can warranty them. All right hand levers all with the same failure. All replaced instantly no questions asked. Usually Rival or Force.
I even think Ridethecliche has gone through 2 or 3 and mike in racing forum has gone through 3.
I have my computrainer class coach, ex-pro, masters national podium finisher, all around kick ass girl who has gone through 3 as well. She tears stuff up just through sheer use though so.....I always take her damaged parts with a grain of salt.