annirak
Veteran
- Location
- Cambridge, UK
I'm working out what to look for in a new commuter road bike. Right now, I'm looking at components.
I had a bike with Shimano Claris and, while I liked it, there were a couple of things I didn't like:
I've tried SRAM's doubletap shifters and I like them. I also like SRAM's hydraulic disc solution, but Shimano has one now too.
This is for a commuter bike, so durability is a primary concern. I can't wash the bike after every ride and I can't guarantee a fully covered spot to park it every time.
Will Rival 22 or 105 5800 be better suited to my kind of use?
I had a bike with Shimano Claris and, while I liked it, there were a couple of things I didn't like:
- If I had to lean on the brakes in a hurry, I would occasionally shift gears at the same time.
- The FD needed continuous tweaking. After the first week I had the bike, shifting on the FD was just never as smooth as it should be. RD was fine.
I've tried SRAM's doubletap shifters and I like them. I also like SRAM's hydraulic disc solution, but Shimano has one now too.
This is for a commuter bike, so durability is a primary concern. I can't wash the bike after every ride and I can't guarantee a fully covered spot to park it every time.
Will Rival 22 or 105 5800 be better suited to my kind of use?