Is this Shifter Upgrade worth it?
09-04-12, 04:52 PM
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Is this Shifter Upgrade worth it?
I'm running Rival shifters now. Have a deal on some 2012 Sram Red shifters, not the new ergo shifters. The "deal" is still going to mean forking out some dough. Is there a distinct difference with the Red? is the zero loss something you can tell, and fell on the shifters right away?
your thoughts? My main question isn't the money, it's the "is there a discernible difference" thing.
your thoughts? My main question isn't the money, it's the "is there a discernible difference" thing.
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I would buy them and keep the Rivals as backups. The right Rival shifter just broke on my Caad. Evidently not that uncommon. Right handers bring a premium on eBay. Not so much the lefts.
+, they're (Reds) are prettier.
+, they're (Reds) are prettier.
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I have seen some replacement paddles on ebay though. umd just replaced a paddle on one of his shifters. it can be fixed.
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It would all come down to price. The double tap shifts quicker...but it's not something I would really miss if I didn't have it.
The Zero Loss is less shifter play before cable engagement. Once the cable is engaged...it works the same.
The Zero Loss is less shifter play before cable engagement. Once the cable is engaged...it works the same.
09-04-12, 08:20 PM
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You know that little play before the shifting action starts? You won't have that with Red. Will it matter to you? Only you will know.
Other than that, they're a little lighter and a little blingier looking but either set will shift your bike just fine.
Other than that, they're a little lighter and a little blingier looking but either set will shift your bike just fine.
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"Bling" is the difference...and sometimes, that is enough! Go for it, you know you want it, you just want a better rationalization. Just get it and be happy...you know you'll love it! 
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Unfortunately it's not the paddle, but the metal part that surrounds the spring. Unlike the paddle assembly it isn't listed in the Sram parts catalog.
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