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Pros
- Parent context: SRAM pulls cable in 1:1 fashion vs Shimano pulling less cable (1:2) for the derailleur to shift. So if you frequently ride techy terrain, SRAM should shift better longer. I prefer the feel of Shimano until I inevita...
- Shimano has a strong initial bite but good reliability.
- I have always had Shimano, so it's what I'm familiar with. I think SRAM is fine too and was considering it when I was looking for a new bike earlier this year, but once I decided I wanted hydraulic brakes that narrowed it down to Shimano...
- I'll always go Shimano. Replacement parts are cheaper.
- if you’re looking to save some money, nothing is beating shimano at the lower price range; shimano offers $60 brakes that I’d happily use on my $4000 bikes
Cons
- skip the entry-level Shimano ones that have small circle shaped cutouts in the brake track (they're not heat treated and don't hold up as well).
- I don't think I want to go back to Shimano bc that initial hard bite was just too aggressive.
- it has all sram parts except shifter is shimano
- I can see that the components Giant uses are the cheapest possible; so I’m thinking if I replaced every Shimano item and the brakes, I’d be out maybe $200
- where mainstream models (mostly Shimano) may also limit your gear range compared to a derailleur.
Sentiment
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Trust + time weighted score: +50% · raw score 50%
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skip the entry-level Shimano ones that have small circle shaped cutouts in the brake track (they're not heat treated and don't hold up as well).
I don't think I want to go back to Shimano bc that initial hard bite was just too aggressive.
Parent context: SRAM pulls cable in 1:1 fashion vs Shimano pulling less cable (1:2) for the derailleur to shift. So if you frequently ride techy terrain, SRAM should shift better longer. I prefer the feel of Shimano until I inevitably bump my derailleur. Reply: I prefer the feel of Shimano until I inevitably bump my derailleur.
it has all sram parts except shifter is shimano
Shimano has a strong initial bite but good reliability.
I have always had Shimano, so it's what I'm familiar with. I think SRAM is fine too and was considering it when I was looking for a new bike earlier this year, but once I decided I wanted hydraulic brakes that narrowed it down to Shimano only.
I'll always go Shimano. Replacement parts are cheaper.
if you’re looking to save some money, nothing is beating shimano at the lower price range; shimano offers $60 brakes that I’d happily use on my $4000 bikes
I’ve had both and much prefer Shimano. ... Shimano requires a feathery touch to the lever, which I prefer.
One of the best ever. That groupset was a work of art.
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