Input on SRAM Red

[NadiaMac]

Red has trim in the front (big ring), while force/rival trim on the front small ring. I've used all three deralleurs and really haven't missed old-style trim. But then, I tend to keep the deralleurs in reasonable tune and my equipment is relatively new (under 5K miles) so things still shift pretty smoothly

[Faster Pussycat]

Red has trim in the front (big ring), while force/rival trim on the front small ring.

Good to know. I have only had the SRAM for about two weeks and at the time was wondering whether to just pay the $$ for the Red.

I don't really need to trim the small cog, I just need to get more confident shifting through the front rather than the back. I just couldn't trust the 105 to shift.

[Andrea]

SRAM/Shimano/Campy are all high quality components, so it really boils down to personal preference.

I LOVE SRAM Red. My first bike came with Ultegra and I eventually switched- I prefer the "fixed" brake and the doubletap shift paddles to both shimano and Campy systems.

[itself]

So, what road bikes actually come with a Sram red setup? I've not the SRAM red on a mid priced Trek or Specialized yet, only on their very high end models.

Lisa

[Andrea]

I don't know what models come with SRAM parts, but normally you can order a frame and component group of your choice to go with it. FWIW, you can save a lot by going with the heavier version like Rival (or Force). I've ridden a bike with the 09 Rival group, and the difference in performance is minimal.