Looking for feedback from SRAM users

[hulagirl]

(Bikes are hanging in the shop, pardon the upside-down-ness)


Pushing just past this point will get my R/D to shift down 1 I think. I have to push much further/harder past that to shift up (compared to Ultegra). Notice how I have to hook my thumb around to get enough pressure to push this over.

same position below - but on Ultegra


Very easy to get to this position, very little force needed at all. Even with the bike hanging free from the ceiling, I didn't need to use much pressure.

[tangentgirl]

I went from Shimano Tiagras to SRAM Apex, and i love my new setup. This could just be the result of jumping so far ahead, and also the fact that was using 10-year-old technology, but it rocks.

I have better control and much smoother shifting on the SRAM. It did not take me long to get used to the shifting technique.

[bluebug32]

I love, love, love my SRAM shifters! I went from Dura Ace to Rival and it's made a big difference in my ease of shifting. The reach was way too long with Shimano, even with their shims in. SRAM fits perfectly from every position. I don't really think the shifting is harder. The levers are in a better position and I've never had trouble shifting. Plus, I had one SRAM lever break and they replaced it, no questions asked. It wasn't even the current model. When my Ultegra shifter broke last year, that was it. I had to buy a new shifter.

[zoom-zoom]

I love, love, love my SRAM shifters! I went from Dura Ace to Rival and it's made a big difference in my ease of shifting. The reach was way too long with Shimano, even with their shims in. SRAM fits perfectly from every position. I don't really think the shifting is harder. The levers are in a better position and I've never had trouble shifting.

I had short-reach Shimano shifters and the reach was STILL too long. SRAMs adjusted right are perfect.

[salsabike]

I went from Campy to SRAM, am perfectly happy with the SRAM.

[Becky]

I regularly switch between Ultegra and Rival, depending on the bike. I like them both, although they each have their strengths and weaknesses, as pointed out above.

It took me a couple of test rides on a Sram-equipped bike before I felt comfortable ordering one. Go do a bunch of test rides....it's the only way to know.

On a semi-related note, have you ridden any other 6700-equipped bikes and had the same issues? Sometimes it's not the drivetrain, it's the frame.... (Not trying to talk you out of a change, just thinking out loud!)

[Dogmama]

I've been riding the same Campy for almost 17 years. Absolutely love it. Short throw, easy to shift. I have arthritis in both hands, so easy shifting is a must. If/when I replace my bike/components, I'll go with Campy, hands down (pun intended )

[ny biker]

I also went from 105 to Rival, and I'm happy with the change. I don't often shift chain rings, because I tend to have knee problems with the big chain ring. I did have shifting problems when I was playing around with the big chain ring a couple of months ago, but that was because it needed an adjustment. Since then it's okay.

My current handlebars are smaller than the old ones (WSD vs not), and I think that makes it a bit easier for me to shift and brake now vs. before.

But yeah, you should do a test ride to see for yourself.