Schnavel Posted August 23, 2016 Share Merlin stopped shipping SRAM to SA, can't see why maybe Cape Cycle Systems stepped in? Can't see why they would do that... Now I just need someone coming from the UK to bring it back with them. Anyone going that side anytime soon willing to bring back the mini groupset (shifters and derailleurs)? Merlin is still shipping DI2 at good prices though Edited August 23, 2016 by Schnavel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liebenw Posted August 23, 2016 Share If you buying at the top end they all very very good. Its comes down to personal choice. Rides bikes with different grp sets to get a feel for them all. Me personally changed to Campag back in 1997 and have never moved away from them. But all this talk of weight differences etc is really meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted August 23, 2016 Share Depends what frame you are putting it on... My personal preference would be Sram Red but in saying that, i run Campag Record on my Dogma as it just works that way. Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 23, 2016 Share Depends what frame you are putting it on... My personal preference would be Sram Red but in saying that, i run Campag Record on my Dogma as it just works that way.Argon 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 23, 2016 Share Anyone going that side anytime soon willing to bring back the mini groupset (shifters and derailleurs)?Now I need a ticket to the UK :-) My mother is currently there, coming back 10 September. Let me know if we can assist. Just remember if you want the UK VAT back, she must collect in person (she is in Cambridge) Edited August 23, 2016 by carrera4s Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madone69 Posted August 23, 2016 Share forget all this nonsense. here nonky, Cippo and Kalahari Vegmot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 23, 2016 Share Westbrook Cycles: https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/sram-red-22-gxp-groupset-p301027 SRAM RED 22 delivered to SA for 850 pounds. Unfortunately only compact cranks in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted August 23, 2016 Share Argon 18Sram Red in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted August 23, 2016 Share Depends what frame you are putting it on... My personal preference would be Sram Red but in saying that, i run Campag Record on my Dogma as it just works that way.What has the frame to do with the choice of groupset. They fit on all frames unless you don't want to mix Italian frame with USA groupset. Only limit is that certain frames are not electronic groupset compatible unless you are prepared to run wires everywhere or drill holes. Edited August 23, 2016 by Broker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pista Posted August 23, 2016 Share All the top end groups are more ore less the same quality but all comes down to regular servicing. Just remember that top tier DA or Red are pretty expensive when you need parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted August 23, 2016 Share Hey guys, Building up a bike... If you had a choice, SRAM RED or DURA ACE?If you go the Merlin route, once youve paid itll be at your door by day 3. Excellent delivery from them. At the moment Dura Ace will be cheaper by about 200pounds. This is Where I'd spend my money. Currently running Sram Force 22 and its quiet a Biatch to get just the lever hoods locally. Other wise the Sram performance is EXCELLENT(Coming from Dura Ace 10spd) With our current exchange you can get the Dura Ace, shipped, landed and Taxed for R17300 (R17.80/pound) https://www.merlincycles.com/basket/return/1/ Sram RED 22 R23300, shipped, landed, Taxed. https://www.merlincycles.com/sram-red-22-groupset-2016-91398.html DO it!!!!! Do it!!! carrera4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera4s Posted August 23, 2016 Share Sram RED 22 R23300, shipped, landed, Taxed. https://www.merlincycles.com/sram-red-22-groupset-2016-91398.html DO it!!!!! Do it!!! Merlin does not ship SRAM to SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted August 23, 2016 Share Then their policy must of changed since I bought my force 22 from them. they dont send there groupsets in the official boxes tho Edited August 23, 2016 by Mopkop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 23, 2016 Share I have had both and to be honest I prefer dura ace on the road bike. Current road bike actually has ultegra on and I can't fault that against dura ace either to be honest. On mtb I find it the other way around. Prefer sram to shimano here. carrera4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivr32 Posted August 23, 2016 Share SRAM for sure.Used to ride Shimano switched over to SRAM Force couple of weeks ago.Much more crisp and precise changing, love that sound it makes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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