SRAM or Shimano
10-02-10, 02:42 PM
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SRAM or Shimano
which are better components, SRAM Red or Shimano Dura Ace 7800/7900? Looking at some upgrades for my 2010 Cannondale Six carbon 6 and didn't know which is should go since i can not combine.
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10-02-10, 02:54 PM
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I ride a Campy triple and have considered upgrading to SRAM Red or if I could afford it, Shimano electric. My other option is Campy 11 which would cost me less since I do not need to re-dish two sets of wheels if I stay with Campy. If I didn't already own Campy, I woud go with SRAM.
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Try both. Pick whichever YOU like.
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ps what's wrong with your current setup?
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ps what's wrong with your current setup?
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its all Tiagra, was goign to upgrade components further down the line and then take upgraded and switch a lighter frame way further down the line as well
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Thank God, finally we're going to discuss this topic in the forum.
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Hey PilotGuy. First, welcome to the forum. In the top right corner is a search box. Type in Sram vs. Shimano and pop open a cold one, sit back and read to your heart's content.
Riding a C'dale, I assume your lbs is Performance Cyclery on Railroad/Bouquet? Do you ride with the Velo group?
Riding a C'dale, I assume your lbs is Performance Cyclery on Railroad/Bouquet? Do you ride with the Velo group?
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Originally Posted by pilotguy2011
which are better components, SRAM Red or Shimano Dura Ace 7800/7900?
10-02-10, 05:13 PM
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lol, thanks for the bit of info, yay for being a noobie to forums. Thanks for the information PhotoJoe, a lot easier then just waiting for respones.
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From my research the groups are pretty similar except everyone agrees the Shimano FD shifts much better. The SRAM Red FD is reportedly very "flexy" and many opt for using a force FD instead. Also the SRAM Red chain is not very good so many opt to use another brand and the casette is "loud" so many replace it with something else as well.
Armed with this information, IMO the only reason I would go with SRAM Red is because I like the shifting style/ergos/tactile feel of it THAT much better than Dura ace. I still have to go on an extensive test ride of SRAM Red and see if I like it.
Armed with this information, IMO the only reason I would go with SRAM Red is because I like the shifting style/ergos/tactile feel of it THAT much better than Dura ace. I still have to go on an extensive test ride of SRAM Red and see if I like it.
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Originally Posted by pilotguy2011
lol, thanks for the bit of info, yay for being a noobie to forums. Thanks for the information PhotoJoe, a lot easier then just waiting for respones.
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Originally Posted by W Cole
From my research the groups are pretty similar except everyone agrees the Shimano FD shifts much better. The SRAM Red FD is reportedly very "flexy" and many opt for using a force FD instead. Also the SRAM Red chain is not very good so many opt to use another brand and the casette is "loud" so many replace it with something else as well.
Armed with this information, IMO the only reason I would go with SRAM Red is because I like the shifting style/ergos/tactile feel of it THAT much better than Dura ace. I still have to go on an extensive test ride of SRAM Red and see if I like it.
Armed with this information, IMO the only reason I would go with SRAM Red is because I like the shifting style/ergos/tactile feel of it THAT much better than Dura ace. I still have to go on an extensive test ride of SRAM Red and see if I like it.
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Originally Posted by midgetmaestro
Ridiculous. Just use a Force/Rival or a Shimano FD. Also if you so wish, use a different chain and cassette. OP, these ^ are ridiculous reasons to not choose a group.
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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe
Hey PilotGuy. First, welcome to the forum. In the top right corner is a search box. Type in Sram vs. Shimano and pop open a cold one, sit back and read to your heart's content.
Riding a C'dale, I assume your lbs is Performance Cyclery on Railroad/Bouquet? Do you ride with the Velo group?
Riding a C'dale, I assume your lbs is Performance Cyclery on Railroad/Bouquet? Do you ride with the Velo group?
Sram/Shimano differences, i have been reading the differences between the 2, and it looks like it has come to more of the feel. Sram looks nice cause of the brake separated, but is the doubletap really that hard to push( as in levarage) ? And then in order to shift up, is the second click that far of a reach? These seem to be the questions i cant get a definite answer. Can anyone help with that?
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Originally Posted by pilotguy2011
Sram/Shimano differences, i have been reading the differences between the 2, and it looks like it has come to more of the feel. Sram looks nice cause of the brake separated, but is the doubletap really that hard to push( as in levarage) ? And then in order to shift up, is the second click that far of a reach? These seem to be the questions i cant get a definite answer. Can anyone help with that?
