SRAM/Shimano TT Compatibility
12-29-07, 04:41 PM
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SRAM/Shimano TT Compatibility
I've been planning to build up a TT bike for quite a while. I have a few components laying around; aero bars, brake levers, seat post and some Dura Ace bar end shifters.
Here's the question: I was planning on making it a 105/ Ultegra build until an unbeatable deal for a SRAM Rival group fell into my lap. Does anybody know if Shimano TT shifters will work with Rival, or am I going to need to buy SRAM TT shifters? I know that Shimano STI levers won't work with SRAM rear derailleurs, but is the same true in this case?
Here's the question: I was planning on making it a 105/ Ultegra build until an unbeatable deal for a SRAM Rival group fell into my lap. Does anybody know if Shimano TT shifters will work with Rival, or am I going to need to buy SRAM TT shifters? I know that Shimano STI levers won't work with SRAM rear derailleurs, but is the same true in this case?
12-29-07, 04:43 PM
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My shimano levers in friction mode work with anything. In index mode I'd bet your SOL because the pull ratio is slightly different... but I've never tried it.
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12-29-07, 06:46 PM
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Doesn't work well with SRAM stuff.
12-29-07, 07:13 PM
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I have a full Shimano setup, and prefer using friction shifting, I like the micro adjustment. Don't buy new shifters unless you don't like friction.
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yeah, just go friction, and you shouldn't have any problem. (i would go with the ultegra crank and d/a fd over the rival crank and fd if possible) SRAmano-4-life
