Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
It also solves that problem people have with extra cash laying around...just sayin....
This is why I use SRAM. BTW, where can I get some unicorn blood?
Originally Posted by
DaveSSS
What didn't you like? I've got three bikes with 11 speed and they all shift as well as anything I've ever ridden. None of them required a single adjustment after the cables seated in during the first few rides. That's normal with any cabled system. Two of my bikes don't even have frame mounted cable tension adjustment.
Some people have been unable to fix their cable friction issues, and others don't even know they have it. They just keep changing the tension adjustment in an attempt to fix the problem. That approach will never work. The best thing to do is start all over with new a new cable and housing on the right side. I would try Shimano or Yokozuna housing with a Campy cable. I also recommend the behind the bar routing, not the front. Make the housing lengths generous. I increased the rear loop so it's a least an inch longer than the Campy precut housing.
I did not really like the shifting actuation, particularly going to a lower gear. It required more throw than I would have liked. Plus, people dog on SRAM's "clunkiness" but SR11 isn't necessarily the smoothest mechanically, either (if you've ever ridden Di2, you will know where the bar is set in that regard--the "mouse buttons" also play a role with respect to mechanical smoothness).
While I did like the hood shape initially, I could see immediately that it limited the possible positions for long distance rides, where I like to plop my hands on top of the hoods (Campy 10 had a better shape in this regard).
Furthermore, I'm usually riding in the drops on my weekend hammerfest rides. shifting to a higher gear with the right thumb shifter is a real p.i.t.a. in this regard.
Again, if I climbed a lot I think I would seriously look at SR11 as well as compact gearing; however, there are no mountains to climb in NY. Therefore, for the type of riding I do, there are better options for me at a better price.
I am not saying that SR11 is worse as a groupset; I am saying for my own utility, there are better options in terms of price and what I need/want.
Originally Posted by
Spiduhman
Jagwire + cablehousing ends properly cut and dressed + cable portion that rides in the housing treated with Dow G-1050 (I have a tube of 50's era precursor my Pop gave me) = ultralow friction cable setup
To keep it that way boot the ends of the housing to keep the crap out, especially if you ride in sand mixed with salt and frozen sludge.
I've been using stainless cables with the housing ends lubed with teflon grease. It actually works better than the Gore Ride-On cables that come with SRAM Red.
I'm tempted to try some Yokozuna Reactions after this winter is up but it just seems crazy to spend $50 on cables when you can get stainless for $5 a pop...