Originally Posted by
livedarklions
Ideally, the answer is try them and see which fits better. But assuming that you can't and that the price is about the same, it looks like it really boils down to a choice between the Contend's Claris shifters and derailleurs and the Triban's Microshift 2x8 drivetrain. Anyone have any experience with Microshift derailleurs?
I have Microshift shifters and/or derailleurs on 4 different bikes. I think very highly of them.
OP, it's a toss up. Get the one that gives you the best feeling.