Best groupset (mix n match)
02-01-08, 10:35 PM
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Best groupset (mix n match)
Ok, just wondering what YOU THINK is the best availabe groupset. By this I mean taking components from either SRAM, Shimano or Campy (and for brakes and cranks other suppliers) and mixing the best of each groupo to get the best overall groupset!
02-01-08, 10:44 PM
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SRAM Red cassette.
SRAM Doubletap shifters.
Shimano DuraAce brakes.
Shimano XTR rear derailleur (yeah, I know it's an MTB bit, but it's great for a climbing bike) --unfortunately, although fixes exist, the use of the shifters I named sorta precludes this
I'm kinda partial to a couple brands of hubs: Chris King, Phil Wood, and Shimano Dura Ace
Cranks? Hmmm....I've never been really happier with one over another, since Campy changed their finish. I would be tempted to say the old C-Record or a Mavic 631 or a Stronglight, but none come with an outboard bearing bottom bracket.
Shimano's probably got the technical aspects down for this one, or maybe the new Red, but I don't really have strong opinions here.
Front derailleur? Anything, as long as it works, although again, the Shimano XTR is ahead, but this time on looks
SRAM Doubletap shifters.
Shimano DuraAce brakes.
Shimano XTR rear derailleur (yeah, I know it's an MTB bit, but it's great for a climbing bike) --unfortunately, although fixes exist, the use of the shifters I named sorta precludes this
I'm kinda partial to a couple brands of hubs: Chris King, Phil Wood, and Shimano Dura Ace
Cranks? Hmmm....I've never been really happier with one over another, since Campy changed their finish. I would be tempted to say the old C-Record or a Mavic 631 or a Stronglight, but none come with an outboard bearing bottom bracket.
Shimano's probably got the technical aspects down for this one, or maybe the new Red, but I don't really have strong opinions here.Front derailleur? Anything, as long as it works, although again, the Shimano XTR is ahead, but this time on looks
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Maybe a 'shiftmate' would make this work! anyhow for climbing you can run a 28 rear cassette on shimano rear derailleurs, although shimano says you cant!
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Whats the climbing like in TN? was going to tell ye all to come up to NH for the Mt Washington hillclimb but I just noticed it sold out in about 2 seconds ($300 entry fee!!!!) oh well.....you can still come up and ride it after dark (bust be full moon)
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Are we talking cost is no object??
In that case things change a bit, but for the price the Rival brakes are a lot lighter than the Ultegras for not much more money, and almost as light as DA, if the listed weights are accurate.
In that case things change a bit, but for the price the Rival brakes are a lot lighter than the Ultegras for not much more money, and almost as light as DA, if the listed weights are accurate.
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Many 7000"-15000" centuries within 200 miles of Chattanooga. No Mt Washington, but if you want more than a 7-mile ride, we've got plenty of centuries that feature many as long or much longer climbs that exceed 15% and Brasstown Bald at > 20%.
02-02-08, 12:33 AM
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was just kidding. Honestly at times I wish I lived somewhere flatter but more recently I've become accustomed to climbing! I've never climbed Washington, the closest I’ve come is probably Mt Ascutney in Vermont (its approx 1/2 the distance as Washington with a similar profile). Its funny, I find on unrelenting climbs like these (Ascutney is avg 12% for 3.5 miles touching 20% grade in places) I find its the underused muscled that give in first.......you would think your legs would quit on you but there is just as good a chance that your arms will as your not used to being out of the saddle pulling on the bars for so long.
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On the steeper sections my computer regularly shuts off thinking I must have stopped.
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All Campy or All Shimano. The stuffs been engineered to work as a system so it works the best. Never had much luck when I used different chains, cassettes or cranks. Can't comment on Sram because I don't have too much experience with it.
But at the end of the day, the best group is what your sponsors pay you to ride. And if you buy your own stuff, well, go out and get some Campy Record.
But at the end of the day, the best group is what your sponsors pay you to ride. And if you buy your own stuff, well, go out and get some Campy Record.
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Full Dura Ace with a SRAM Force Compact on mine. Live in the Western NC Mountains... lots of climbing. The Force crank works well with the DA, looks great... and is light.
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I somehow read the title as "groupsex"... looks like I was right
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Shimano 7800 (10 speed bar cons, f/r derailleurs)
Shimano 6600 (bottom bracket, chain, cassette)
Shimano 6600 hubs/Mavic OP rims with GP 4 Season 28c
Shimano R600 (crankset, brake levers/calipers)
Shimano R600 wheelset with GP 4000 23c
