Sram 1.1 actuation

[shawn]

Please would someone explain to this non technical dope what they mean when saying that the sram derailler has a 1.1 actuation.

 

Your explanation would be greately appreciated. 

[AndreZA]

It means that for every mm of cable the levers pull, the derailleurs will move 1mm. Shimano is for every 2mm cable the levers pull, the derailleurs move 1mm.

[shawn]

Thank you so much Mampara, so in theory is the sram better than shimano ?

[techguy]

Depends on opinion, the Sram gives a more mechanical "clunky" feel, where the Shimano has a more subtle "smooth" feel, some say the Sram is better in mud but having run Shimano for the last 15 years of my riding I have never had a problem in mud... techguy2010-02-17 03:49:35