by John G » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:34 pm
[quote="Iliya"][quote="Elliot M"]sounds like an expensive way to repair a shifter. i'd ask on the bigger cycling fora; if all else fails you should be able to get hold of the single shifter, perhaps from someone who's broken the other.
Thanks Elliot I did actually check other forums and this seems to be common occurance for Rival or Apex shifters. I just bought pair of Force as they are more rubust but will be sending broken Rival to SRAM for repair.
[quote="Grahame"]It would be more economical to switch to precision manufactured Japanese shifting technology (Shimano) rather than Hungarian tractor parts (Campag). Shimano and SRAM use the same sprocket spacing and freehub spline patterns, saving you an new rear wheel at least. Even if the SRAM and Shimano cable pulls are different, all you'd need is shifters (105 or Ultegra - DuraAce is a purely emotional/egotistical purchase), and mechs. For Campag, you'd need pretty much the full groupset.
Yes, I'm aware of SRAM/Campag compatibility issues so when I said I'm switching to Campag I meant my next bike will have Campag group on it. And it won't be long before this.
I actually considered Shimano and I like the smooth way it shifts but will probably go for campag as being able to replace individual parts is a winner for me. Also the rear derailer has better designed spring so down shifting is more instant. Thanks for the post though.