Zac.A Posted November 28, 2011 Share SRAM :thumbup: It does get temperamental at times, but thats mainly the mtb stuff. The shifts are shorter and it feels more intuitive, for me. I can strongly advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juba2 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Personnel choice all has its pros and cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted November 28, 2011 Share I concur, just wondering if there are any benefits of a switch. Plus I can sell the other parts for some rebate too.Couldn't you just switch the shifters and leave the other parts? That may be the cheapest option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickzta Posted November 28, 2011 Share I dunno, but my 2cents worth: I'm riding a second hand Dura Ace 7800 this year and it has been handling like a real dream... But I was chatting to some serious guys about what my new bike should look like and 100% consensus on Sram. All the guys I look up to tell me that Sram is just 100x better and I dont even need to go for the top of the range Sram groupo... Edited November 28, 2011 by Nickzta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted November 28, 2011 Share I dunno, but my 2cents worth: I'm riding a second hand Dura Ace 7800 this year and it has been handling like a real dream... But I was chatting to some serious guys about what my new bike should look like and 100% consensus on Sram. All the guys I look up to tell me that Sram is just 100x better and I dont even need to go for the top of the range Sram groupo... What makes it 100x better? It shifts gears and brakes the wheels just like ultegra/dura ace I'm a big sram fan. In fact my mtb is equipped with X0 so don't get me wrong. But to say something is 100x better than an awesome product (ultegra) is a load of shite imho. I am a huge fan of shimano. There is nothing wrong with their products. EDIT: I will concede that SRAM is significantly lighter than shimano Edited November 28, 2011 by Zula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolweseun Posted November 28, 2011 Share Changing groupset is not going to make you any faster Take the cheapest option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Perel Posted November 28, 2011 Share But to say something is 100x better than an awesome product (ultegra) is a load of shite imho. I think 100x is not literal in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Perel Posted November 28, 2011 Share Thanks for all the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted November 28, 2011 Share I think 100x is not literal in this case. Obviously My point is more about the fact that shimano really is great quality and not the sh1tmano as sometimes referred to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Ride Posted November 28, 2011 Share Try out Sram, you might not like the shifting and feel. Both work but I like Sram and how mechanical the gear shifts feel. If you like smooth shifting etc then Shimano. Both are easy to set up. Edited November 28, 2011 by Alpina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 28, 2011 Share You may have some issues with the new 7900 shifters and the 7800 old brakes. Edited November 28, 2011 by gummibear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted November 28, 2011 Share You may have some issues with the new shifters and the old brakes. Why you say that? The cable does all the work, so its just a matter of running a new set of brake cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 28, 2011 Share The new 7900 has a different pull ratio so with 7800 brakes it is very spongy.It's much worse with the lighter after market brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted November 28, 2011 Share Ridden 9sp DA (for 7 yrs), 7800 DA, SRAM Force 2010 & SRAM X9 on MTB. Road, i'd def go back to Shimano over SRAM for feel (Left lever & FD - i feel is lighter and a shorter swing) and if your cable tension is off on Shimano you can still "help" the shift, SRAM is double tap again, then tap. SRAM - I somehow managed to break the rachet mech on the right hand lever in 7 months, took over a month to have resolved by the SRAM service centre in PTA. I've also had bum shifts, chain suck on the FD which's scratched the crank arm. SRAM is lighter and seems better value for money if you compare Force to Ultegra on weight and price. My personal feeling, i'd go back to Shimano on Road. MTB, i'd stick to SRAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted November 28, 2011 Share The new 7900 has a different pull ratio so with 7800 brakes it is very spongy.It's much worse with the lighter after market brakes. Interesting. .Never knew that. Thanks dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Perel Posted November 28, 2011 Share The new 7900 has a different pull ratio so with 7800 brakes it is very spongy.It's much worse with the lighter after market brakes. If I got Dura Ace STI's they'd be 7800, not 7900. They're not compatible as far as I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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