stock bikes w/ Rival?
04-22-08, 07:53 PM
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stock bikes w/ Rival?
Is there a list available of what fully built bikes are spec'd with SRAM Rival?
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04-22-08, 09:41 PM
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Cannondale SystemSix 4:
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/08/c...el-8RST4D.html
That's the only one they've got for '08; they do have two others with Force and Red, though.
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/08/c...el-8RST4D.html
That's the only one they've got for '08; they do have two others with Force and Red, though.
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04-23-08, 12:34 AM
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If you are looking, run over to Competitive Cyclist and buy the Ridley/Rival deal. It is a seriously great deal and if I hadn't just bought a bike, I would be buying this one.
04-23-08, 10:11 AM
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I understand that, but Force seems to serve no discernible purpose now.. There is no mechanical difference between the groups, and if you are a Weight Weenie you're going to buy Red. Force seems superfluous.
04-23-08, 10:43 AM
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There was never a mechanical difference between Force and Rival. Force still looks nicer than Rival, is still lighter, and costs much less than Red. At least for a while, Force is here to stay. I suppose if in the future the sales declined they could decide to axe it, but the rep said that Rival and Force were being updated for the time being.
04-23-08, 12:27 PM
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Force vs rival serves the same purpose as Ultegra vs 105. At least, I think that's the intent. More expensive and lighter, but functionally basically the same.
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Novara Squadra? https://www.rei.com/product/763768
I'm not a road biker, but I checked one out tonight when I was wandering through REI. The SRAM hoods are more comfy than my Tiagras. Oh, one day, they will be mine......
I'm not a road biker, but I checked one out tonight when I was wandering through REI. The SRAM hoods are more comfy than my Tiagras. Oh, one day, they will be mine......
