Where's the least expensive place to get SRAM groupsets?
06-29-15, 11:34 AM
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Where's the least expensive place to get SRAM groupsets?
I see a lot of online shops based in England that give great deals on Shimano groupsets.
I was wondering where are the best places to buy SRAM groupsets? Are there sites where they are cheaper than other places?
Also, anyone know of a weight comparison chart between Shimano and SRAM groupsets? Meaning does Force weigh less or more than Ultegra for instance?
I was wondering where are the best places to buy SRAM groupsets? Are there sites where they are cheaper than other places?
Also, anyone know of a weight comparison chart between Shimano and SRAM groupsets? Meaning does Force weigh less or more than Ultegra for instance?
06-29-15, 11:52 AM
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No one beats Ribble's prices. Just be sure to change your location and currency to U.S.
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06-29-15, 12:00 PM
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Try here for weights:
Component Weights
Also, if you're building a SRAM group from scratch, might as well get the longer cage RD just in case you ever feel like you need a 32 tooth cassette. The difference is minimal, unless you buy one later like I did.
Component Weights
Also, if you're building a SRAM group from scratch, might as well get the longer cage RD just in case you ever feel like you need a 32 tooth cassette. The difference is minimal, unless you buy one later like I did.
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No one beats Ribble's prices. Just be sure to change your location and currency to U.S.
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SRAM's comparable groupsets have historically weighed less than Shimano's. Personally, I see that as icing on the cake because I prefer SRAM, but I hear that the weight savings aren't worth using the ergonomics or the actuation if you don't prefer it.
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Also longevity. I tried Apex on one bike and they seem to start wearing out very quickly and I could never get the front deraileur to consistently shift the first time the lever was pulled. I did like the ergonomics but new 11 speed shimano fixed the ergonomic issues i had with older shimano
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Also longevity. I tried Apex on one bike and they seem to start wearing out very quickly and I could never get the front deraileur to consistently shift the first time the lever was pulled. I did like the ergonomics but new 11 speed shimano fixed the ergonomic issues i had with older shimano
For what it's worth, my 2012 Rival (which I believe is just today's Apex) has never needed a tuneup since I got it. I mean, I've been taking care of it and fiddling, but never because it NEEDED it. Always worked fine.
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Merlin is cheaper
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06-29-15, 01:31 PM
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You save the most weight with SRAM by going BB30 (which I guess you will not be using given your current penchant for steel frames). Otherwise the difference is in SRAM's favor, to the tune of about 150 grams typically for equivalent levels.
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Cool, thanks for all of the info.
My latest CL purchase came with 2010 SRAM Rival/Force components and it shifts better than my brand new Shimano stuff.
I'm thinking if I upgrade or build another bike in the future that I want to go SRAM Force or Red on it.
Although, I was checking out the Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifters on a bike in the store and they seemed pretty nice.
My latest CL purchase came with 2010 SRAM Rival/Force components and it shifts better than my brand new Shimano stuff.
I'm thinking if I upgrade or build another bike in the future that I want to go SRAM Force or Red on it.
Although, I was checking out the Shimano Ultegra Di2 shifters on a bike in the store and they seemed pretty nice.
