"Record stuff is preposterously expensive and isn't designed for racers as is commonly imagined but for the rich cyclist who pretends to be a racer. Giving away reliability to save a gram is the height of delusion and Record owners everywhere are guilty of it."

This is a really stupid comment. Record not for racing?? What is crazy expensive is the Dura-Ace or Ultegra SHIFTERS.... those things are WAY too much money. Record shifters are much cheaper than either. Plus, there is NO excuse for how much the Dura-ace shifters weigh... esp considering the price. Both DA and Record work fantastic..... they are both very durable. Go with that fits your hands better. Or get one bike with each