I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Ja buddy, the Welsh Country Side is calling my name. Kids having a little more grounding and a better chance of a little bit of a future. LOVE MY SA, but gotta make the move for the future of my family
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Upd from my side, seems i've managed to break the internals of my Force right shift lever and it will be fixed under warranty. Taken 7 months of riding, anybody else out there had issues with SRAM?? So i've been "FORCE"d to ride my older bike with DA, i'm seriously thinking of going back to Shimano!
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 Upd from my side, seems i've managed to break the internals of my Force right shift lever and it will be fixed under warranty. Taken 7 months of riding, anybody else out there had issues with SRAM?? So i've been "FORCE"d to ride my older bike with DA, i'm seriously thinking of going back to Shimano! WHAT?? 7 Months?? That is crazy!!! How much gear changing do you do ??
PeterM Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 SRAM is south african owned, in a way. J Rubert's invesment company bought a "parcel" of investment products from Lehman(?) Brothers when they went down and SRAM was part of that.
trekpostal Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I am on RED for 2 years as well now - IMHO only it beats Campy and Shimano. I found that with Force you have to push the shift leaver further than with Red - that is the only difference from a driver interaction perspective. It is said that Force cassette run quiter than Red but i have not tried it yet. I use a dura ace chain as the hollowpin Red chain also contribute to the noice factor of Red. Should you want to "upgrade" in future I would suggest upgrade to Red shifters only as that is where the magic is - the rest of the grouppo don't differ a lot. With SRAM I really enjoy the fact that you can climb on the brakes and shift at the same time
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 WHAT?? 7 Months?? That is crazy!!! How much gear changing do you do ?? Lots Think in the 7 months, i must of been doing about 400-500km a week? I asked other boys i know that have been riding SRAM a long time and they haven't had any issues. P's me off tho that spares still haven't been shipped in 5 working days?
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 With SRAM I really enjoy the fact that you can climb on the brakes and shift at the same time Do you mean climb as in riding out the saddle up hill? Or pull the brakes to stop yourself? And shifting at the same time? Either way, i've done it with Shimano no issues
AndreZA Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I found that with Force you have to push the shift leaver further than with Red They have upgraded Force last year or so. It now has the same "swing" distance as Red. Rival and Apex still have the long movement.
MTB_Roadie Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I can also climb and shift the same time with Shimano.....
Andyr249 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I took the leap from Ultegra to Red in 2009. Red is extremely precise and fast shifting with so little effort and finger movement. With the pic of your bike Red would just finish it off nicely! May you continue to enjoy SRAM.
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted March 10, 2011 Author Posted March 10, 2011 I took the leap from Ultegra to Red in 2009. Red is extremely precise and fast shifting with so little effort and finger movement. With the pic of your bike Red would just finish it off nicely! May you continue to enjoy SRAM. Thanks Andy249... Wish I could afford the Red, but alas, cash is VERY tight I will definately upgrade to Red int he future though..... Will go VERY nicly with my Felt FC Frame
Clinton - theCOW Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I really hope u don't have to deal with SRAM in JHB, still waiting for my shifter, it's been 21 days & lots of BS. Apparently they have a service centre for Gauteng, possibly have it sent to CPT, maybe the chilled mountain people are more efficient! This will apply to all SRAM type products, MTB kit, shocks etc Any idea if Shimano's service is any better?
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted April 1, 2011 Author Posted April 1, 2011 I really hope u don't have to deal with SRAM in JHB, still waiting for my shifter, it's been 21 days & lots of BS. Apparently they have a service centre for Gauteng, possibly have it sent to CPT, maybe the chilled mountain people are more efficient! This will apply to all SRAM type products, MTB kit, shocks etc Any idea if Shimano's service is any better? Holy s.... that has been ages....I have thankfully not had any technical issues with either the Shimano / Sram.... (touch wood)... make a post out of it, I am sure you will find some sort of assistance. Good luck
jarek.pski Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 By looking at ur nick I've always thought you ride a FELT with Sram FORCE on it??
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted April 1, 2011 Author Posted April 1, 2011 By looking at ur nick I've always thought you ride a FELT with Sram FORCE on it?? Thats me... Used to be Scultura Rider... but sold that so now riding the Felt FC with Sram Force
jarek.pski Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 so the pic on the 1st page of ths thread no longer valid?
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