Why did you pick Shimano over Sram or Visa versa?
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Why did you pick Shimano over Sram or Visa versa?
I choose shimano hands down....
I am used to shimano groupo's so obviously riding Sram takes getting used to. After an hour ride or so, you get the idea of how to use it and you can basically ride without braking the brake lever by trying to push it in for shifting. My bike was getting some work done and since I'm good friends with the owner of my LBS they let me choose any bike on the floor that was under $5,000 to take home for a week while my bike was in their shop so I could continue to ride (no charge). I was going to chose a bike with shimano DA but I had never ridden a bike with Sram and wanted to experience it for myself instead of just reading reviews on it. I picked a specialized s works tarmac with sram red components. It took some getting used to but once I figured it out, I was able to ride without having to think to much about my shifting. At the end of that week I COULD NOT WAIT TO GET MY BIKE BACK with my shimano ultegra groupo!! personally I couldn't stand it. I'm sure it is just as visa versa for others who are used to sram trying shimano.
what about you? whats your preference?
I am used to shimano groupo's so obviously riding Sram takes getting used to. After an hour ride or so, you get the idea of how to use it and you can basically ride without braking the brake lever by trying to push it in for shifting. My bike was getting some work done and since I'm good friends with the owner of my LBS they let me choose any bike on the floor that was under $5,000 to take home for a week while my bike was in their shop so I could continue to ride (no charge). I was going to chose a bike with shimano DA but I had never ridden a bike with Sram and wanted to experience it for myself instead of just reading reviews on it. I picked a specialized s works tarmac with sram red components. It took some getting used to but once I figured it out, I was able to ride without having to think to much about my shifting. At the end of that week I COULD NOT WAIT TO GET MY BIKE BACK with my shimano ultegra groupo!! personally I couldn't stand it. I'm sure it is just as visa versa for others who are used to sram trying shimano.
what about you? whats your preference?
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I chose SRAM because I couldn't justify the price of Campy. I cannot stand the feel of Shimano hoods. They all shift great, it's just what feels good to you.
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I made the leap because I wanted a real group and I couldn't turn down the price. It's easy. it works. I can grab the shifter and my bars and still shift. i love the snap sound of the rear shifter. The hoods feel better. 2200 sucks and is a horrible way to get riders interested in your product. Rival sounds cooler than 'Tiagra' or '105'. Black matched my bike. I wanted a double not a triple. It was lighter than most Shimano products in the price range. 1 paddle. Lance rode it at the time. Spelled backwards it says 'MARS'.
man I could go on and on and on and on and.....
man I could go on and on and on and on and.....
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hahahahaha just for the simple fact it spells MARS backwards, I should have gone with SRAM! DANGIT!!!! oh well lesson learned. next go around lol
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Choose SRAM for the ergonomics of the hoods and the looks of the group.
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I choose shimano hands down....
I am used to shimano groupo's so obviously riding Sram takes getting used to. After an hour ride or so, you get the idea of how to use it and you can basically ride without braking the brake lever by trying to push it in for shifting. My bike was getting some work done and since I'm good friends with the owner of my LBS they let me choose any bike on the floor that was under $5,000 to take home for a week while my bike was in their shop so I could continue to ride (no charge). I was going to chose a bike with shimano DA but I had never ridden a bike with Sram and wanted to experience it for myself instead of just reading reviews on it. I picked a specialized s works tarmac with sram red components. It took some getting used to but once I figured it out, I was able to ride without having to think to much about my shifting. At the end of that week I COULD NOT WAIT TO GET MY BIKE BACK with my shimano ultegra groupo!! personally I couldn't stand it. I'm sure it is just as visa versa for others who are used to sram trying shimano.
what about you? whats your preference?
I am used to shimano groupo's so obviously riding Sram takes getting used to. After an hour ride or so, you get the idea of how to use it and you can basically ride without braking the brake lever by trying to push it in for shifting. My bike was getting some work done and since I'm good friends with the owner of my LBS they let me choose any bike on the floor that was under $5,000 to take home for a week while my bike was in their shop so I could continue to ride (no charge). I was going to chose a bike with shimano DA but I had never ridden a bike with Sram and wanted to experience it for myself instead of just reading reviews on it. I picked a specialized s works tarmac with sram red components. It took some getting used to but once I figured it out, I was able to ride without having to think to much about my shifting. At the end of that week I COULD NOT WAIT TO GET MY BIKE BACK with my shimano ultegra groupo!! personally I couldn't stand it. I'm sure it is just as visa versa for others who are used to sram trying shimano.
what about you? whats your preference?
Not that I'm bragging or anything....I do enjoy the ability to set my shifter handles wherever I want them versus where Mr. Shimano says I have to. I also like climbing and being able to shift while standing, or if I am sprinting with friends the ability to pull the rear shifter handle back to my drop, hold it, and shift while maxing out the bike.
Other than that, SRAM sucks.
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SRAM -I preferred the hoods and Double-Tap. Campy was a close 2nd though.
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I use both. Ultegra SL w/ 6700 shifters on one bike. Built my newest bike up w/Force and Red shifters and crank. I like both. Ultegra front shifting is best. Rear shifting I prefer the positive, clicky SRAM feel more than the quiet, buttery smoothness of Shimano. And from someone who rides both consistently, double tap ftw. It's just more intuitive to me. OTOH, 6700 shifters feel more substantial than Red. Certainly heavier. More durable? Just yesterday I noticed a tear on top of one of my Red hoods after just 1000 miles.
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I use Sram and Shimano, but I recently saw and gripped some Microshift shifters for the first time. I thought they fit my hands perfectly. I will definately have to get a ride on a microshift bike before my next shifter purchase.
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I could have gone either way. I like the "one paddle to rule them all" on SRAM. Campagnolo once I get around to it.
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I wanted to go to a compact double, and SRAM had the 32 granny rear cog with a mid-cage rear that works well together.
I don't really care about the shifters hugely either way, although I do always have problems with Shimano trying to shift while braking.
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I don't really care about the shifters hugely either way, although I do always have problems with Shimano trying to shift while braking.
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I really like the way my Shimano fishing reel works. They make pretty good fishing stuff.
Oh, and I used Shimano shoes and they were pretty good.
My wife's cruiser has a Shimano Nexus 7 speed that works for her.
But for my road bikes I wouldn't use either.
Oh, and I used Shimano shoes and they were pretty good.
My wife's cruiser has a Shimano Nexus 7 speed that works for her.
But for my road bikes I wouldn't use either.
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APEX is really nice. Only road system that will let you go over 30 teeth on the back cog. You can go as high as 38, and still enjoy the customized handles and load shifting.
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I use Shimano, because SRAM was barely around when I started, and I had HATED it on mountain bikes. Finally got to try a Force equipped bike the other day and I gotta say, it wasn't bad. I may switch, or just get another bike with SRAM (more likely). The one thing, even though I have large hands, Shimano Ultegra SL hoods are... perfect. I love them, and nothing else feels as good. Guess that means when I upgrade I'll have to HTFU...
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Ultegra, because that's what my bike has.
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I chose 7800 because my Dura Ace 7400 stuff from the 80's STILL works perfectly. The stuff is indefreakin'structible.
The 7800 stuff hasn't been as indestructible, but it's still been terrific. Still using the same brifters, brakes and front derailleur from 2005--just transferred them from the broken frame to the free replacement frame.
The 7800 stuff hasn't been as indestructible, but it's still been terrific. Still using the same brifters, brakes and front derailleur from 2005--just transferred them from the broken frame to the free replacement frame.
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