Both are good so as others have said, try both if you can. For me, SRAM all the way - smaller hoods (Shim is like riding bullhorns to me), lovely action and I prefer the aesthetics too.
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05-22-2010, 02:49 PM #1
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Thanks for the advice. I went out and tested several different bikes (Specialized, Felt, Colnago, and Wilier) at my lbs. I agree that it is all about personal preference. These are my initial thoughts:
SRAM red - The hoods felt very comfortable for my hands. It seemed like there was less of reach to the lever. It took me a few minutes to catch on to the double tap system but it wasn't too hard. I did have to really keep track of what gear I was end though. And for some reason I had a difficult time shifting from the large gear to the smaller gear (in the front). Anyone else have this issue? The shifting wasn't as smooth as Shimano, but it was very reliable.
Shimano DA - Very smooth and quiet. The shifters felt much larger than SRAM and while I did have to reach for the leavers, it wasn't uncomfortable. I think that shifting with Shimano is a little more intuitive.
And just for fun, I tested a bike with Campy shifters. All things being equal, I think that I have fallen in love with Campangolo. Smooth, but not undetectable (I like to have a little feedback). Lots of fun.
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