I've test rode bikes with Rival before I ever bought the bike I have now...I don't like the shifting of SRAM...personal preference. it's very hard and disruptive yet precise..i get that...but it is just loud to me *KATHUNK* is all I hear when our paceline gets to going and I don't care for the doubletap shifting either. I think I'll save to buy the bike in the spring...maybe my mind/money will have changed it's mind, I'm sure I can get plenty of test ride time in before bike buying time comes.