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kwrides 07-22-09 01:45 PM
^^^that's a setup issue, not Rival

jesspal 07-22-09 01:48 PM
Originally Posted by kwrides (Post 9331513)
^^^that's a setup issue, not Rival
I'm sure of that, I'm not really sure what to adjust. I'm gonna bring it by my LBS and have them make some adjustments. It's free since they just did the work, perhaps they can show me what they are adjusting.

SemperFi87 07-22-09 02:32 PM
I rode a bike with rival when I was test riding stuff, and I liked it a lot. The shimano shifted a bit smoother, and it was quieter, but neither of those are really important, especially the noise. I have seen where some people complain that the SRAM is too loud, which seems pretty stupid. Why does it matter if it's loud, as long as it gets the job done. For the value, it's a great deal, and I don't think you can really go wrong. If you are looking at bikes, ride some with both groups and see which you prefer. Both brands make top notch stuff.

kwrides 07-22-09 02:36 PM
Originally Posted by SemperFi87 (Post 9331899)
I rode a bike with rival when I was test riding stuff, and I liked it a lot. The shimano shifted a bit smoother, and it was quieter, but neither of those are really important, especially the noise. I have seen where some people complain that the SRAM is too loud, which seems pretty stupid. Why does it matter if it's loud, as long as it gets the job done. For the value, it's a great deal, and I don't think you can really go wrong. If you are looking at bikes, ride some with both groups and see which you prefer. Both brands make top notch stuff.
My Rival setup is no louder when just spinning than my Ultegra is. However, shifting is louder, which apparently worries some racers because they don't want others to know when they shift.

trojanman 07-22-09 02:56 PM
Originally Posted by hocker (Post 9331271)
Being someone who has owned Ultegra and now SRAM Rival '09, I can say after thousands of miles on each, Rival is better. IMO, it comes in just a hair under DA 7800 overall. The crankset on Rival has a better stiffness to weight ratio, it's lighter than Ultegra SL, and shifter/brakes work better. I can see why many pro teams are moving to SRAM, their groups are solid. I'm not a Shimano hater either, love their stuff, but I really like Rival both for performance and price.
I've owned/own all 3 groups you mentioned and feel otherwise.
And I'm not a Rival hater either, I just wasn't happy with the finish, and question the long term durability (rival '08). Rival is a worthy investment however, for the price.
The double tap is goofy, but to each their own.......:)
Of course, I still prefer my downtube shifting bike on certain occasions.

umd 07-22-09 03:06 PM
Originally Posted by trojanman (Post 9332104)
The double tap is goofy, but to each their own.......:)
Having the brake lever be the shift lever is goofier IMO.


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