Ultegra or Force

[ekcjwc]

I ordered a new bike and it should be here on Tuesday. I thought I had made my mind up on components but am confused now. I had decided to go with Ultegra. In Shimano I am looking at a double compact 50/34 and 11/28. LBS owner said he really thinks I would like SRAM Force. Can I get your opinions please good and bad on Ultegra and Force? Thanks so much for your help!

[HillSlugger]

I ordered a new bike and it should be here on Tuesday. I thought I had made my mind up on components but am confused now. I had decided to go with Ultegra. In Shimano I am looking at a double compact 50/34 and 11/28. LBS owner said he really thinks I would like SRAM Force. Can I get your opinions please good and bad on Ultegra and Force? Thanks so much for your help!

When I got my new bike last year I went with Force, having been on Ultegra before. I REALLY like the Force. I doubt I'll ever go back to Shimano.

[ehirsch83]

Force! !!

[Chicken Little]

Force. I am in love with it. Poo on Shimano.

[ivorygorgon]

I just built up a bike with Force and I really like it. My old bike had 105, so it isn't a true comparison, but I like the shifting on the Force much better. I also like the gearing better.

[Marquise]

Another vote for Force. Made the switch from 105 and I'd never go back to Shimano. SRAM shifting just makes more sense to me. It may be easier for small hands, though that wasn't an issue for me. I just like it much better.