Components: Shimano Ultegra vs. SRAM Rival

[smilingcat]

Rival is considered SRAM's "best value." That being said, I have heard some folks have lots of "noise" issues with the drivetrain, and that most recommend using a Shimano chain and cassette to alleviate it.

WRT Campy cassettes: you can still get a 13-28 in the 10-speed version if you hunt around a bit. I just got one for a customer of mine, who by the way is running Campy Centaur with a 165mm SRAM Red crank.

Oh thank you for reminding me. I use FORCE for my front, rear deraillure and FORCE brifters. Cranks and clusters are also FORCE. Chain however, I use Ultegra. SRAM FORCE chain just doesn't hold up. One of the pins in the chain worked its way out. Had only 2000miles on the road. Pretty sad. but otherwise, I'm pretty happy with my FORCE.

[Loraura]

For those with small hands and have tried different levels of campy, shimano, and SRAM brifters, which seemed to fit best?

[Ana]

I found a killer deal from http://www.lickbike.com so I decided on Campy I think this might be the last [road] bike I ever buy! I know you all are scoffing but it's true! Unless I hate it.....but I'm trying not to think about that...

Yay! I had the parts sent and my bike will be built over the next week or so!

I'm so excited!

Thank you for all of your input. Sorry I negated all the discussion and went with Campy

[TxDoc]

I decided on Campy

Great choice!

yes, I'm biased, I like Campy...

I think this might be the last [road] bike I ever buy!

Hee-hee... keep coming here and you'll keep buying new bikes...