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MiK1138

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Glasgow
currently running SRAM Force 10 speed, I broke my Front shifter today, so question is do i spend £100+ for a new shifter or do i replace the whole groupset with Shimano 105 5800 at £270 plus fitting?
 
Depends. Do you have a problem with the SRAM?
 
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MiK1138

MiK1138

Veteran
Location
Glasgow
No the gears are fine, they are a few years old though, dont know if the shifter snapping is the start of problems ahead
 
hmm, I'm not really much use. My Tiagra shifters died (alas, too young!) and I replaced them happily with 105s. If you are happy with SRAM, i'd be inclined to replace the broken components and keep going. But I guess if everything is nearing end-of-life, then complete replacement is in order because it's cheaper than buying piecemeal. I would change them, cause I like Shimano. @vickster is a fan of SRAM, and would probably upgrade but not change brands.

Edit: my shifter failed after 5000miles. I'd assume the derailleurs had a long life left.
 
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