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Why I Choose SRAM (over Shimano)
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Sram VS Shimano, it is quite a hot topic for everyone that rides a bike. Of course, there is Campag, but it seems to be a dying bread in comparison to the two mentioned in this video. After recently putting a FACTOR 02 build project to vote, I had a ton of questions asking me why the only options were SRAM red AXS Red and SRAM red 22 mechanical. What about Shimano, Dura Ace etc? So I thought I would make a video about this topic.
#SRAM #Shimano #cycling
Hope everyone is well, for those wondering 'what about Campagnolo', I did try and get in contact with them back in 2018, but I am pretty sure my communications went into an Italian black hole. Never heard anything back! Cheers, Cam
Dude! New subscriber. Off topic but I've just seen your bike fit video about mid foot cleats. What you of think of 2 sets of SDP cleats, one for sprinting and climbing out the saddle and a mid foot one for the main drags (there's room on size 44s I've checked on mine). To work with a 3 position dropper seatpost! The UCI have just banned descending on the top tube so I reckon they'll be a big up take of road bike dropper posts anyway (unless those chino wearing nonces ban them as well, that is).
@@RickRubinesque I think that would be an interesting move! And makes good sense. Let us know if you go down that path and your feedback.
@@CamNicholls I'm not exactly an engineer but I'm thinking it can't be that hard to set up with help from my local bike shop. I know a guy who does graphics for Raleigh and he likes the idea. Could be a thing one day I reckon. And if the UCI wankers ban it like they do, at least the triathletes could use it.
I love that interview with Rob at Sram. Melbourne head office.
So you only ride groupsets from companies that give you at a big discount? Chorus 12speed can be had on wiggle for $1500AUD, why not try that on the winspace - definitely not breaking the bank if you are considering electronic options (even if you are getting sram discounts). Resale value is also pretty good. I think more variety in groupsets will make your thoughts on SRAM groupsets more interesting as well
I do like the relaxed feel of the channel. Keep it up dude. Love it. That's a great story about Sram.
Cheers mate 👍
loyalty is underrated. good on ya bro.
Cheers mate
Never had the chance to ride Sram's road groupsets, but I recently got my first taste of electronic shifting from ultegra di2 and it's absolutely blown me away. So unbelievably smooth, sharp, and precise electronic is unreal. Appreciate your honesty Cam; excited to see how these two bikes look.
Cheers Simon
I’ve got 2 SRAM red road group sets and love them. The only negative I’ve had with is with the batteries!! The locking tab will go brittle and brake off if left in the charger. I’m guessing it’s from heat.
Otherwise the E tap is awesome.
Also about to go Wireless on my gravel and mountain bike. 👍
Thank you for sharing your journey! It's been really inspiring. Love to hear more from you.
Cheers Zack
Really like your style in these vlogs mate.... it’s personable and you are very down to earth.
Great content Cam. Thanks for using my post on this video.👍 Like I said before both great groupsets but SRAM lent you a helping hand when you just got started. They continue to assist you in your projects with most likely a great discount. 😉 I'm also a Factor owner (O2).😄 You'll definitely enjoy the VAM.😁 I can't wait to see the final build.😊
Look at you cam! Getting sponsored and everything. Happy for you mate, keeping pumping content.
Cheers mate 👍
Cam, thanks for sharing this, because a lot of companies forget where they were when they first started. As we all know every company can't give every person free stuff, but there are work arounds, such as hugely discounted from a past years team, or gear changes, etc. Being looked over or laughed at for attempting to be a RUclips or Content Creator Pioneer sucks, and as we both know it's a lot of work. You've done a amazing job - one to even idolize - thank you for the motivation.
Thanks for sharing this video and its truly understandable the emotional connection you have to an amazing product. I don't have the emotional connection to SRAM, because I reached out and didn't get a pleasurable response, but I'd put SRAM on all following bikes, because the product is amazing!!! Thanks again!!! 🤝
Thanks for sharing mate and good to see your name on the thread. Hope all is well
Thanks for your openness mate ! Keep grinding ! I'm sure you'll go places .
Cheers mate
I hate to be the "one" put as a parent myself please get your kid the wear her seatbelt they are to precious. I have the sram22 e-tap and love it but now that shimano is going wireless might be a game changer.
Cheers Eric, she was wearing it just not over her shoulder. I'll get onto that
I saw that too 😲.
Couldn't agree more, really disappointed to see this, as a Dad, I know the 'seat belt' battles, but they are there to be worn properly for there safety.
@@mattnewell8283 maybe not a good idea trying to make a video while driving and trying to make sure the kids are seated. I’m sure Cam won’t make this mistake again.
Might be...will be. I am in and ready to pounce when Di2 wireless comes out.
If I were you I would also stay loyal to SRAM as Rob was happy to support you at the start - and he is not a marketing guy but the GM !
I have spent most of my life riding Shimano equipment. I have just built a Chapter 2 Tere and fitted a second hand Sram Red Etap groupset. The installation wasn’t too difficult. I’ve used a Shimano ultegra crank. I wasn’t sure how if it would be ok but it seems fine.
On my 2 short test rides the shifting is great and I have come to grips with the different lever movement ok.
I’m looking forward to seeing your Factor build.
Cheers Cam for another great video. Love the feel of the videos and loved the honesty for choosing SRAM - loyalty goes a long way!
Cheers Roger
Love your chill videos. Would be happy to listen to you talk about random bike stuff daily.
Jealous of your weather. I’ve been buried in snow since the start of December.
Cheers Mark! Never see snow ❄️ here, wouldn’t mind some though, sleep in the cold is so much better
thanks for sharing your story about your start up challenges, Its inspiring to see that you had so much of a leap to get started. Looking at your RUclips life , one may misconstrue that you always juggling 10K bikes :)... Best of luck with your endeavors , I keep checkin in from time to time.
Thanks for the openness on Sram v Shimano. Really appreciate that. 👏👏
Cheers mate
Used Dura Ace mechanical but switched to SRAM Red Etap. Brilliant!
Hey Cam; it's very sad that the Cycling industry has TOO many of those type stories where a Shop, Vendor, Rep, on-line Store, etc, just flat out fails to Respond, Communicate and Professionally handle Customers (Prospective & even Current). Just like in Your example, when someone does take the Time to Listen and Respond in some fashion, it makes a strong impression & can develop into a long lasting productive relationship. It does not necessarily mean they always have the answer or can solve Your problem, sometimes it may just be a referral but they did not blow the customer (fellow cyclist) off, not even respond or worse say they will call / email back......and don't.
You could have easily (since I'm 1/2 a world away) done that to me back in 2019 but You did not & I'll always be grateful for Your gracious assistance.
Cheers mate, and well said.
Nice piece Cam. Shows how powerful the consumer experience is. Good luck with the projects.
Cheers Dominic
it is always nice to watch your videos, mate. Cheers from Bauru-São Paulo-Brazil.
Cheers mate thanks for the support as always
Love your channel! Look forward to watching the new format. Hats off to Sram for taking time in the early days!
Cheers mate, appreciate the support.
I've done all 3, campag, sram and shimano. I recently jumped back on my old ridley with force 22 and I love the how there is a positive feel in the shift similar to that of campag and the feel of the sram hoods. Next bike build is back to sram force 22 if I can still find it.
Thanks for sharing on the thread Richard
Keep doing your passion!
I've got SRAM red on my Boardman SLR UH team bike. I love it. And the is super light!
I feel way better after watched ur video. I saw heaps of bad reviews on sram force etp asx such as dropping chains at front chainring and drive train noisy issue.. but I just purchased my 1st sram force etp asx! Waiting for the transport:) I will see how it goes :) thanks for the video! Cam
awesome video I respect the drive with the kids and the drop off lol.... I got 2 of them, waiting for them to get old enough to get to school so I can get my mornign rides again!!!!! hopefully son I love the content and you inspired me to start the channel :)
Nice one mate, thanks for sharing that 👍
This video is AWESOME and makes me really glad I switched to SRAM! I have the Trek Roscoe 6 and just installed the SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain and will be upgrading that to the SRAM GX Eagle AXS upgrade in November.. Love SRAM and totally reliable.. Keep up the great work…. 🇺🇸
Cheers Gunny, thanks for sharing on the thread too
I have ridden Shimano my entire life. First SRAM I ever got was a bike i picked up on Craigslist almost a decade ago now. It had a Rival set and after a short adjustment period I love it. The single lever action is brilliant. Shifts are nice and the ergonomics of the hoods feel better. I still have Shimano on my other bikes but given a choice going forward, I would pick SRAM.
Hopefully getting a domane sl4, wanting to upgrade my group set. Been on RUclips searching for the best groupset for me. Your video put me towards sram. So there. An incentive for the manager at sram for giving you a chance and getting a potential buy for their product. All because of your video. Thank you.
haha, nice one Johnny. Thanks for sharing.
Love the Friday show mate. Keep it up.
Cheers Nigel, Cam
Had a similar situation chasing sponsorships a few months back.
No response from the majority of brands which was disappointing but I guess the industry has been under the pump recently.
Canyon was the kindest on their rejection saying they'd keep my details if any future opportunities arose.
Ended up getting a pretty sweet deal from Merida, SRAM and Tura after all the effort reaching out so not all bad.
Honestly this is quality content I wish more was out there because some brands cough cough (specialized) have such a cult following that it goes unexplained. In my personal life experience I recommend the local shop that sells giant avidly because he took care of me with zero money involved. The other guy blew me off after buying an allez sprint.
Hi Cam. Good to see you and your family looking well & happy.I have 2005 Sram Rival 10 spd on my Colnago C40,still seems to be working O.K ,was the lightest and cheapest at the time. My Bianchi steel has Veloce 10 spd(came with Record 8spd) . My other bikes have Shimano 10spd mostly. Not sure which I like the best,they each have plus and minus.I'd like to try that 1x looks interesting. I see Sram do this for gravel/mtb as well. Just thought I would share this with you.
Cheers Simon interesting to hear 👍
Sram has been trying new things faster in the road groups, while Shimano keeps being conservative. I ride Shimano but I really want to try Sram eletronic
Yes, it's a good point you make. Thanks for sharing on the thread Carlos. Cam
Not just the road groups, also the Mountain groups. It took Shimano ages to get onto 12-speed, and they didn't even bother trying to create an electronic version after the 11-speed XTR Di2 bombed. And everybody celebrated when Shimano came out with GRX, but the truth is that SRAM doesn't need to because you can mix and match AXS components.
The only issue SRAM has is that they don't make any updated, affordable offerings for road. You pay the eye-watering prices or you buy Shimano.
I’m lucky enough to have both. Ultegra Di2 on one bike, Force eTap on another. I prefer the functionality of Sram, the single button on each side is brilliant, the wireless look is nice too. I find the performance of Shimano better though, particularly the front derailleur, the Shimano is way ahead of the SRAM in that respect. Now if you go with a 1x option then obviously you don’t need to worry about the front mech, and I’d say the Sram 1x is flawless. Maybe it’s a reason Sram love and push 1x,they know they’re not as good at shifting at the front?
Japanese here. What Carlos said pretty much sums up our culture - one of harmony, meaning we always look around, see what everyone else is doing first, and try to fit in. We didn't patent the saying, " the nail that sticks out gets hammered down" for nothing...
In other words, you won't see us innovating something; it would always be more of "improve upon existing technology" which made Toyota what it is today (they basically ripped off American cars and made them better).
Apologies on going on a tangent, but yeah, if you want to see the latest and greatest or "bleeding edge" tech coming out, Shimano is not the go-to brand....says someone who rides and loves the reliability of the R7000 series!
Shimano are conservative and take their time to launch new stuff, but when they launch it they make sure it absolutely works. SRAM... not so much
Got Shimano Ultegra di2 & mechanical, both of which are great - they just kind of work Every time. Had Force 22 mechanical which I didn't like too much (faffy, clunky changes) Also have Sram Red Etap 22 which is awesome & looking at a new bike with Force AXS but I'm a bit unsure. Cos I really like the old etap.
Looking forward to seeing how you go on.
Getting a new bike with SRAM Force etap in the next month or so (it’s somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean just now). Looking forward to it; especially to putting the many, many broken derailleur cables on my Shimano Ultegra behind me.
I share your prevalence for SRAM! Had Dura Ace electronic shifting, but fell in love with SRAM immediately; awesome tech. BTW, Danny is a great guy, he has been supporting me over the last three and half months and I am certainly a better rider now then I was in November. Highly encourage people to join RCA, if they look for a better insight into training and what structured training is doing for you.
Cheers Christiane and thanks for sharing 👍
Another great vid Cam 👍
Cheers mate 👍
SRAM Axs over the Etap because I wanted a wide gear range for hills I ride in the UAE (10-33). Never a problem and long battery life. Now nearly two years later and 18000 km. Sometimes the front ring change struggles to shift when the battery is about half depleted but still showing a green light. Chain still good using Rock n Roll gold lube. Bike was discounted 20 % with everything I wanted
thanks for your video, may you tell me which helmet you use in this video? the black one.. thanks
I know it's a bit late on comments. I love the fact that you prefer the company that helped you when in need, and you still keep giving them back. That is a partnership.
I have been driving with Shimano for years, because i haven't had the money to change bikes and parts that often, and SRAM isn't that "big" here in Denmark, yet 😉
I just got a new bike, and gave in on SRAM Force eTap AXS. I love it, and don't feel like going back soon 😍
I recommend it to anyone.
Your reasoning is way better than worrying about marginal technological differences in this case! Keeping it real. Love the channel mate. I have Sram Red22 on my road bike and XX01 on mtb. Never an issue and extremely lightweight.
👍
Thanks for the great content.
Cheers mate
Hi there, i am planning to build road bike, with dogma pinarello f12 frame set, what groupset brand of specs will you recommend? Shimano, sram or campagnolo???
yeah looking at building a winspace t1500 with hyper x wheels and sram red 22 rim when i get a job :-)
I rode mechanical SRAM force for years. Light, fast, just an absolute banger of a groupset. And affordable to replace after racing-incidents. When it was time to buy a new bike I went for Force AXS without a second thought. Long story short, i'm now on Ultegra 8150 and couldnt be happier.
Really understand the emotional thing and how firms respond to queries - I have a couple of stories from the last year. At one extreme I had some Castelli overshoes that didn't cost me much but started to fall apart after less than 200 miles - the UK distributor was completely dismissive and despite having spent a lot of money in recent years on Castelli gear in recent years I've now stopped buying anything Castelli. On the other hand in December my Sram red 22 - 4 1/2 years old the right crank fractured, despite having done plenty of miles and being out of warrantly the UK distributor gave me a decent discount on a replacement. People matter and how you deal with them. Thanks for the vid
By the way, I also prefer Sram to Shimano but more from experience of using both
Good video. Thank you very much. Congratulations.
You are underdog en Sram also underdog. Good combination. Now Im definitely upgrade mine with sram.
Specially when u said the 1x configuration the chain won't came off.
But it's very difficult to buys all components from 1 store.
Specialy wheelsset with sram XDR hub on it. Also the pressfit BB.
I use both sram and Shimano. I have seen that it does work together. I build a lot of bikes and I do use more Shimano because it's very cross compatible. But I haven't used a sram group set though.
I used mechanical SRAM red 22 on my bike and the front derailleur was shit. It changed on about every ride and I had to go to a shop to have it fixed all the time. Had it in 15 different shops until one I Spain actually set it up correctly. But by then I was so tired of it I bought the old eTap upgrade kit. I do like the idea of 1X, but the range between gears is a bit high, unless you get the rotor 1x13. Which is a bit expensive. At the moment I installed Wickwërks ultra wide chainrings at my bike (53/34t), got all the gears I need for both climbs and the flats
Greetings from Dallas, TX (USA). I love your videos!
Cheers Long, appreciate the support. Cam
@@CamNicholls One day I hope to visit Australia and bike with you! That would be awesome.
I went with SRAM because I likes their shifting system better. I rented a bike with Di2 and went climbing in Colorado. (I am NOT a climber.) When I was in the hurt locker, I kept hitting the wrong freaking buttons. I guess I would develop muscle memory if I rode it enough, but I decided ETap is just easier.
I've always wanted to try out a sram etap. Mainly for simplicity of setup and less cables 😂. And also after hearing that story of sram, it really seems like they are more... I guess the word would be down to earth? With the customers and fanbase.
I also related so hard when your dog made you move over to be next to them lmao! Mine does that all the time and he knows I'll just go over to him too so he waits! 🤣
Keep up the great videos man!
haha, cheers Jospeh. He was not coming my way. Like a cat! Cam
Hahahah, yeah, righto, mate, what are you doing the video for, then. That made me crack up and took me right back to my days in Aus. Made me miss that place.
haha, cheers mate
So I ride a 2006 Litespeed Saber. I get caught up in all the bike porn, all the newest group sets. It has SRAM Force group set, it has never failed I live in Colorado lots of hills so I have both a short and medium cage derailleur switching them out is nothing when I switch the gearing. I've had a couple major accidents massive pothole and when Hood surfing across the hood of a car the system still works perfect plus it's rebuildable. I have a friend that works for SRAM and he agrees with me it's just a great system not a racer anymore and it does what I wanted to do when I wanted to do it oh yeah and the batteries don't go dead.🤣🤣
Should do a video on your house and workshop, looks amazing mate!
Good stuff, thanks 🙌
You could put Sram narrow wide chainring on some shimano cranksets as long as the BCD the same and with five bolts. I've done this on my tt bike with Ultegra.
Wish Shimano did a sexy chain like the SRAM flat top chain. Love the new AXS system. I don't understand however why they're so expensive.
I dunno but I've stopped wearing my Gucci t shirt and now I sport a Sram logo shirt on Friday nights.
Bought my first SRAM Red in 2008 after 30+ years with the S brand in building my first Cervelo. No reason to change at the time other than LBS gave me a better price on Sram. No complaints with the S brand over the years-really. But I did and do like the SRAM Red stuff. Bought another Red set in 2012 and a Red E-Tap group in 2016. With the SRAM Red product now on 3 bikes, no issues ever - they all still work and look new - and plan to stay on the SRAM Red path. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for charing mate
Personally I like the old fashioned group sets instead of the electronic!
Thanks for sharing Sean
Unfortunately, the cons of Di2 totally outweigh the pros! When it fails, it is your worst nightmare!
Totally agree!!
@@gabscar1 exactly, like I don't want to be in the middle of knowwhere and it's like, oop, batteries dead! Yay!!
@@Seanlamoureux603 I have 3 bikes with Di2 and if your battery goes flat you are a moron! And yes I ride a lot..
Hi Cam I like your relaxed feel too on the channel , I have to say though that I love cycling but Iike most folk I got a mortgage. Cars to pay for etc but the cost of cycling gear now is eye watering. I will always stick to cable gearing as past the age for where it matters lol.
Fair call Neville, I get that. Cheers, Cam
How light is Red AXS eTap 1x? Might be the best balance for the Factor O2 of electronic and weight.
I thought of that but it becomes super tricky to sell
I subscribe to this channel and somehow missed this vid. I like the idea of 1x in theory. But I wonder if in reality it works with all the punchy hills we have around here or on my annual trip to Colorado where I do a ton of climbing.
Anyone have any thoughts on 1x road for a place with a significant amount of elevation change? Right now I ride a 52/36 by 11x32 Shimano 105 group. A few routes around here require the small ring due to short but quite steep hills in places.
Or maybe that's why I need two bikes? lol :)
Sram direct mount brakes are Apex level only and you will have to use Shimano, Canyon did this with the Airoad models( works fine.)
Great video cam! One thing mate - it's a forward /, rather than a back \ ;)
The one thing that I really dislike about my Sram Rival Etap is the gear change on the front derailleur. I don't consciously remember if I am on my large ring or my smaller ring. Therefore when I do shift the front derailleur I may shift on to the wrong ring. For instance when I start going up a hill and I shift on to my smaller ring supposely but end up on my larger ring I find myself having to scurry around trying to get on to my smaller ring before I loose all momentum and topple over. At least with Shimano there is no chance of getting on the wrong ring when you tap the appropriate shift lever.
Mechanically, I thought "what could be better?" Then I rode Red 22.
I have one of my bikes fitted with Shimano Di2 and one with SRAM eTap red and while they are both great systems, I would lean towards SRAM as the one I prefer. The only downside for me is that the batteries are not very durable and I have broken two so far.
Thanks for sharing on the thread Steven, interesting to hear
Great video - unfortunately I have a history of breaking SRAM shifters, so I stick with DA.
Rear derailleur are fragile
Always had Sram on my mountain bikes and Shimano for the road. My new road bike has red etap axs 12 speed and I will never go back to shimano.
I like shimanos mechanical groupsets and Srams electronic groupsets.
I have sram force/red mechanical currently and i personally don’t love the effort it takes to shift.
The chapter 2 looks awesome, how's 1 x for crit racing?
Amazing. I love it
Now that you are back on disk breaks, how do you like them? Any rubbing issues or anything?
Thanks
Performance is superior but they are rubbing. Annoying
@@CamNicholls rubbing from misalignment, poor retraction or warped rotors?
Totally respect the decision to go SRAM. Does the group set you chose shift gears the same way as Shimano? I used someone’s bike once and it took me the entire ride to get the shifting down with SRAM. Granted it was an old set so I’m curious if they changed to the same shifting pattern as Shimano.
Cheers mate, and hope all is well at your end.
I love mechanical DuraAce, but like many others, the lure of AXS is becoming very distracting...though the reality of cost vs income is making sure it's never more than just a distraction... 😄
Also...put your seatbelt on, Ruby! 😉
Look cam. The super light frame would be wasted if you put some heavy aluminium box wheels on it. Same goes for a cool but heavy 12speed sram axs. I think for the integrity of the project and the goal which is to build the lightest bike the 11speed red mechanical is MANDATORY. On a side note the video was great as usual
Can i mate a Sram Red RD with an Ultegra FD? Is this Heresy?
Those companies who reach out to you know a good thing when they see it...good things happen to good people for a reason...and you are good people 🤙🏻👏🏻🤙🏻 Byron Bay, been there twice, love the place.....
Cheers mate, hope the recovery is going well
@@CamNicholls My pleasure, mate...I'm getting there 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻I did 50 reps of my stairs in a row yesterday 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Where do you ride with bike lanes like that! I got hit by a lady in a Tesla trying to get into a narrow bike lane......she said she had right of way.....ugh! I have a 2012 Jamis Xenith T2 with SRAM Red group sets but want to upgrade to newer SRAM components....but nothing electronic. Any suggestions?
Noosa Queensland! Not sure mate as nothing is available to buy as we speak!
There's a kit you can buy for the rival 1x11 mechanical that converts it to 12 speed. It's a company called RATIO. check it out. I have my kit just waiting for the 12 speed cassette and I'll throw the kit on.
I cant even afford a sora qroupset 😆
Love your vids Cam
Ill reach my dreams somehow
That was me a few years back! Well, I managed 105 just
I've seen sneak pictures of the new 12spd Dura Ace and Ultegra groupsets........
Easy, true wireless. I ride Di2 now, but have been a Sram guy for the last decade. Just felt I wanted to try something else
Fair bit of drop between the seat and bars Camborghini, that bike fits done wonders for you. 155's in the Chapter?
haha nah 172.5s. The bike will be sold soon
the extra clips with someone shouting at the computer always crack me up
Have to say that content creators, like you, keep exposing what really matters long term in any product and that is a relationship. If you build that relationship it makes it possible to support each other in both good/bad times. I mean look at AMD fans who had to eat crow for years...but they saw a company who they felt they had a connection with and stayed with them. That is truly powerful. For me, I have no allegiance to any bike...but I do to my LBS...that means I will buy the brands he reps/sells. It really is that simple...surprised more companies don't realize this.
FYI...the sub link is borked.
Cheers mate, and yes - I have been told!
So you putting Sensah on the winspace?
Should I? I don’t know yet
@@CamNicholls I’d do it, they offer a 2x12, and the more brand options and price points for cyclists the better the competition which drives innovation. Also Micro shift and Sensah are a good option to upgrade an older bike for a cafe (get stolen)/trainer bike.
People first buy into people and their stories over products or brands. Well done Cam! I switched to SRAM too.
Nice one JT 👌👌👌
New Subscriber Here. I’m gonna tell my whole family including cousins of my cousins to subscribe you. Hehe And Yes, I’m going for Sram Axs next week too. Thanks Cam and Family.
I live in the UK. Hope you know what a luxury it is not getting your bike wet! If I wanted to do that here I’d get about 3 days of cycling a year. 😉
I use Shimano cause is more budget friendly and easier to find here in Greece.
But if i get a better job there is a big chance i might move to Sram. That x1 system looks tasty. I wonder if it would benefit me. I do long distance rides and ride on both pavement and gravel sometimes. I use an All-road endurance bike.
Cam,i really like your reviews ,no bullshit non of this is the best just good honest advise.Here in the uk we rate the Australians as you dont take prisoners when reviewing. I just wish we had your weather...just one thing does durian rider really eat raw sugar?
Cheers mate and haha! No idea on that one
I also prefered sram over shimano not that they offer me any discount . I just like the characteristic of the group set , the cranking sound the raw feeling also the weight
Sram Etap and Speedplays, yes and yes.
First thing I noticed - was your daughter wearing a seat belt in the back there? Looks like not - Or was there a belt strap?
Hey John, she was wearing it just not properly. I’ll get onto her
@@CamNicholls Or get this for your bike: pranko.com/products/bicycle-seat-belt - safety first! :-)
Karen Wheeler
I can relate somewhat to your experience with shimano reps. The ones here in Toronto also have shitty attitudes. And i never even asked for anything. Haha. Shimano better come out with some new exciting products soon because at this rate they'll end up like blackberry in a few short years.
I have an F12 with the SRAM Red AXS eTap wireless drivetrain, Selle ITALIA saddle, Zipp 454’s and other top end parts. After a year of endless adjustments, swap outs of he BB and crankset from DUB to GXP and many calls to engineers at SRAM, the drivetrain continues to constantly drop the chain on the front chainrings. Several other guys that have similar setups that have been built at my pro shop have the same problems. If you have an F12, spare yourself the endless headaches from a drivetrain at a top price point that doesn’t work and go with Di2. Maybe someday SRAM will learn to engineer a product that actually works.
Great content as usual. Personally, I had issues with Srams BBs in the past. The way the cranks mount are weird to me.
That said, these days it's the frame manufacturers that seem to can't do a BB hole to save their fucking life.
Cheers mate
I never get bored of Aussies saying yeah yeah it’s a shit day today, really cold but it’s like a U.K. summers day, perfect riding weather.
In Europe it's almost impossible to get a whole groupset of Shimano with the exception of Durace Di2, delivering time up to 6 months. I got one by shopping in 4 different country's on internet.
Interesting to hear thanks for sharing Jan 👍
... a whole groupset from* Shimano ... delivery* time .... four countries* ... Shimano had to close some of its factories due to 'you know what'. One week of Shimano not producing means three months for manufacturers not getting any parts, six months for aftermarket. It's a mess!