Sram Rival vs Shimano Ultegra

[sgh]

I have decided to upgrade mp groupo on my Trek 2100 but cant decide if I should go with the Sram Rival or Shimano Ultegra. Can anyone provide me with some feedback?

 

[MadoneRider1991]

i use ultegra sl on my madone, but i havent use rivel so cant comments in its performance, but ultegra is a great groupset and shifts very well, well worth the money

 

[GrasB]

sgh, you'll be happy with either in terms of shifting response & the ability to convert leg power into motion. The real difference is in the way you change gears, for this reason I'd recommend riding a bike with double tap shifters because they may or may not suit the way you ride.

 

[sgh]

Thanks for the input. Right now Im leaning towards the Rival groupo for $698 vs $794 for the Ultegra 6750. Ive never done much work on my bike except for routine cleaning and new handlbar tape. Should I try and save a few bucks and do it myself or spend the money and have the groupo swapped out at my LBS?

 

[GrasB]

To change a group set, I assume you're talking about the entire lot, you will need (and this may not be complete)

• Torque wrench with hex drive socketry (ideally) or a set of allen keys
• Bottom bracket tools for your old & new bottom brackets
• chain whip
• cassette lock ring tool & some kind of handle for it
• chain breaking tool
• cable cutters capable of cleanly cutting cable outer
• something that can crimp cable ends (may be your cable cutters)
• crank extractor if your old crankset requires it
• some kind of anti-cease compound or 'assembly grease'

 

[sgh]

Ok, Thanks again for the help