My Bianchi is Ultegra, and my new Fuji is Rival. I have to say, I really like the Rival. It has taken a little getting used to, and the front derailleur is a little finicky to set up, but I love the way it shifts. The shift levers actually pivot back towards the rider, so quick shifts are easy.

The left shifter seems to require a little more throw to the big ring than my Ultegra shifter does, but it's not enough to make me hate it.

I took a nice long test ride on a Rival-equipped bike, and really put it through its paces before I committed to the purchase. Can you do the same?

I love the Rival, but I'm not giving up on Ultegra either. They're different, but each is good in its own way.