Originally Posted by
dudemanppl
I personally think 6700 ergonomics are complete crap, so I would rule that out. Force is nice and clicky and if you have a BB30/PF30 frame then go for that, but if not 6800 is nicer. I've run 5700 105, 7900 Dura Ace, and 2012 Red, and shifting is basically all the same so its down to ergonomics at the point and since you're probably going to spend most of your time on the hoods find a shape that fits your hand.
Refreshing to read a post on the 41 where a member actually understands groupsets. Spot on dude.
OP...6700 was a huge disappointment from Shimano...a clone of DA 7900 which is the same thing.
6800 and revised Force for 2013 are new designs and both excellent. 6800 is vastly improved over 6700 in everyway...especially ergonomics.
Same with new Force. No comparison with shifter ergos. As to Sram versus Shimano, this will be your call. Some prefer double tap to a pivoting brake lever as with Shimano. I personally prefer Campy.
Seriously, either 6800 or new Force are great. Don't even consider 6700.