Originally Posted by
DropDeadFred
do you run a compact just for the weight savings?
I actually bought my Lightning cranks used, and I didn't realize it was a compact until it arrived. I was bummed when I figured it out, but I've actually adapted, and with a 11-23, it's actually perfect for pretty much anything. I ended up converting all my bikes to compact after that.
Originally Posted by
patentcad
Sram does appear to have gotten this stuff right. My local pal Sandy who reps them is raving about it, and he never steers you wrong on bike crap (unlike the axe grinding fan boys like Solo here). Interested in test riding this stuff one of these days. Oh, by the way, when I mentioned the problems with the old Red FD and asked Sandy if the new improved FD addressed them, his response was 'yes, finally thank God'. So I believe Solo this time.
But let's face it, it's no Di2.
Actually, it would be fascinating to see what Sram would do with electronic shifting. They have said they don't have it in the works, but that's pretty hard to believe.
Memo to Solo: weight doesn't matter that much. God help us with this guy. Let's hope he doesn't hurt himself with those stupid guns.
Yeah, I didn't think the old Red was that bad. I guess I just learned to adapt to it, and I timed my shifts just right, and never under power. This new Red is great. I forget about it now. It just works perfect all the time. I literally tried for hours to drop the chain yesterday. It would not happen.