Originally Posted by
Catnap
2. Shimano Sante - light, stylish, and shifts excellently. You get the quality of Dura Ace 7400 with a more unique look.
Disagree with that bit about the quality of Dura Ace. The brake quick-release located in the (admittedly beautiful) brake levers, and also the flimsy plastic load bearing spacers in the brake calipers--IMO Sante is 7400's prettier (daintier) kid sister. I've also broken two derailleurs. That said, I've got a lot more NIB Sante stuff in my garage than 7400 stuff.
Originally Posted by
Catnap
4. Dura Ace 7400 - legendary. The cranks are the coolest profile out there, and the brifters are incredibly reliable.
The group that single-handedly murdered Suntour (the entire company), and very nearly Campagnolo too.