Originally Posted by LSUFANDAN

I have a Diverge with shimano grx 810 and a Tarmac with SRAM Rival eTap AXS. I like the sram setup overall better but agree with everyone else when I say the shimano brakes are better.

Originally Posted by colombo357

<snip> a SRAM employee kicked my dog, <snip>

Originally Posted by Psimet2001

I wish Campagnolo still had a decent supply chain, availability and acceptance but they absolutely lost that war by orders of magnitude in the last decade.

Originally Posted by kcjc

That's my impression back in 1989 when I used my college student loan money to buy my first real racing bike, Eddy Merckx Corsa SL with C-Record and Chorus mix (wish I still had it). I was at Davis so it's a not a shy spot for cycling. I also remember it was equally rare in my home town, Palo Alto (bikes, home of Avocet) and other big player around there (I part-timed at both Garner's Pro Bike Shop & Chain Reactions Bicycle in Redwood City). Maybe it's an East and West coast thing? Also I basically ignored the 90s and didn't jump back on my bike until 2014ish after 1994. Did they have a revival in between?

I would like to try SRAM double tap but the closest I have is Sensah and I have to say I like it more than my Shimano 6800 & 9000. I like the instantaneous response of the shift as opposed to delayed of the Shimano (shift after release of lever). Haven't tried Di2 but love my SRAM eTap. A bit disconcerting to read the replacement part issue in black and white with eTap but I kind of guess it was the case when I was sourcing for a new bike three years ago.

Originally Posted by TiHabanero

As a bike wrench I get to deal with everything every day. I am a Campagnolo user and do not run anything by Sram or anything from Shimano aside from some old friction stuff on my touring bike. Consider my opinions unbiased as my preference is Campagnolo.

The only really good thing that Sram does is wireless shifting. It is superb. Mechanical shifting Sram works well, however it is very picky about set up, wear, and dirt. Their hydro brakes pretty much suck after a several seasons, especially in the dirt. Not sure why this is, but it has been my experience over and over again.
On the other hand Shimano electronic shifting works well enough, but is a PIA to set up when compared to Sram wireless (why can't they all be this sensible?) The connectors on Shimano electronics sometimes spoil the party, and there is a slight disadvantage of a central battery when the juice runs out.
Shimano hydro brakes are very good and rarely present problems to me at the shop. By a long shot they are superior to Sram. Shimano mechanical shifting is a standard everyone lives up to and one cannot go wrong with it. Without question it is more forgiving of wear and dirt than Sram, and sets up quicker as it is less finicky.
I will take Sram wireless over anything right now, even Campagnolo (as much as it breaks my heart to admit that, sorry Tullio). I will take Shimano brakes over Sram any day of the week and without hesitation.
Thus you have my opinion. Not any more or less valid than any other opinion expressed on this thread.

Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest

Sunny days vs riding in the rain, thoughts and experiences?

Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest

Sunny days vs riding in the rain, thoughts and experiences?