Groupset choices, help

[singletrackmind]

option 1:

Shifters: Campag record or chorus

RD: Accura CX

FD: Accura CX

Crank: Accura carbon

 

Option 2:

 

Shifters: Dura-ace or ultegra sl or 105

RD: Accura CX

FD: Accura CX

Crank: Accura carbon

 

Or option 3: Tell me the route you think i should go, im pretty much looking at the shifter options here, but am open to other suggestions on other parts aswell

 

 

[Racer X]

Option 3: Full Token Accura CX groupset, shifters, derailleurs, drivetrain components and crank.

[Christie]

IMO the only way to choose shifters is to go to a LBS and at least grip them to feel how they sit in your hand. Choose the shifter that is the most comfortable for you. The

 

Of the current 3, Sram feels the nicest to me, Campy second, Shimano third, but this will vary from person to person.

 

Also keep in mind that new Campy and Shimano shifters with very different shapes will hit to the market in the next month or 2 - perhaps wait & have a look at the new stuff as well. If you cant wait, how about looking for a set of cheap 2nd hand Veloce or 105 shifters to use for 2 -3 months until you have had a look at the new stuff?

 

 

[racman]

Hey singletrack, we are facing the same choices - frame design, groupset change etc. To me, the shifters are the most important decision - basically the derailleur options will work with any shifters/chain/cassette combo. Of course some derailleur will feel smoother on shifting etc, and different combos will be frowned upon by the purists/image consultants but in my opinion it's really down to what shifters you want.

 

Or am I wrong?

 

I heard of guys using DA f. Der. with SRAM Red due to their perception of the weaknesss of the RED f. Der. They say it works better.

 

My advise which is easier to discuss than implement in our "image" related sport (as in most sports), is to choose the gear that:

 

a) You enjoy and makes you want to ride more (yes it is a factor of enjoyment and motivation to some - me included)

b) Make sure it works - most important

c) you can afford

 

I am considering using Accura CX front & rear der & brakes, as I need to change f. der anyway for my frame rebuild (there may be some specials on almost new 2007 Centaur derailleurs and skeleton brakes on the clasifieds soon !!!). I have chorus UT crank and Centaur Ergos which I like so will consider mixing the groupo a bit.

 

Anyway just my 3 x 2c worth!!!

[singletrackmind]

Thanks guys, The derailers and crank im pretty set with i think, they are awesum. Just the shifters im looking at, dont like the accura shifters sorry just not my type hey. shimano ,campy or sram....

[Racer X]

I'd go for Force or Red then.

[singletrackmind]

How much are sram rival shifters in SA? Does anybody know? Force and red are out of my budget for this hey.

 

Also: is solomans worth buying from?

[racman]

Hey Singletrack - you supposed to be out riding at this time of the morning, not surfing the net !!!

 

Check out the prices:

 

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/shift_levers_road/index.html?action=currency&id=ZAR

 

I would go for Centaur - I have a Centaur Groupset and very happy with it. Also bought from Totalcycling many times with no problems (10day delivery), also check out Chain Reaction cycles.

[singletrackmind]

Thanks rac, was supposed to be doing the jeep msinsi multi sport thing but my rear shifter broke yesterday. Sram x7 aswell, oh well atleast i got to sleep in today.

 

I will check those out for sure, what about solomons??? They have really good prices

[singletrackmind]

Oh and whats the difference between centaur, chorus and record shifters? other then the price

[racman]

The main diff seems to be that the Chorus and Record do multiple downshifts (to harder gears) in one button "sweep", while the Centaur does not i.e. one has to press the downshift button for each gear shift. However, both can do multiple upshifts with a sweep of the lever (to easier gears). I think the other diff is that the C & R have carbon weave or plain carbon shift leavers while the Centaur has carbon brake levers and black "plastic" type shift lever.

 

Unusually though, the Centaur Ergos are lghter than the Chorus:

 

Record = 324g

Centaur = 334g

Chorus = 348g.

 

(Although the 14g weight saving is also easier to achieve if one clears the phlegm out ones throat at the beginning of a ride as well)

 

For my money the Centaur is a gr8 buy!!

[singletrackmind]

I agree with you racman, hows the frame design coming along? Im still lookig for mine. Im also used to the shimano way of shifting so will take getting used to.

 

You should also try www.roadbikereview.com for more info on stuff if you havnt already

[racman]

I am going for a simple design, plain carbon with white and red writing - like Looks and 2009 Giants. Painting the carbon frame means that it is more problematic later on to restore it to plain carbon later on if one needs to. Also plain carbon is less flashy which suits my image and riding ability MUCH better!!!

 

Although a Campy man myself, I don't really have a problem with any groupset but absolutely hate the protruding cables from Shimano. I also love the Campy shifting button & lever combo which makes it so convenient and easy.

 

If you hang on for a while (about a month I may have some Centaur componenets to sell as I will nit be using all of my Centaur groupset in the new build as well as some other components as well (Carbon seatpost etc). The groupset is 2007 and has only done 2000 kms so is still in excellent nick. If you want I can pm you a list of likely components I will be selling.

[singletrackmind]

Please pm the components list

[singletrackmind]

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