I know...another compact thread. Does anyone have an opinion on the Shimano compact or the SRAM Rival compact. I'm buying one of them, and the Rival is about $100.00 less and includes the bottom bracket. Thanks
I know...another compact thread. Does anyone have an opinion on the Shimano compact or the SRAM Rival compact. I'm buying one of them, and the Rival is about $100.00 less and includes the bottom bracket. Thanks
Have you considered the Ritchey WCS 100 V Compact? Weighs 570g. Cost $149.99US on sale at Performance Bike (before any 20% off coupon you can find): http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=20106 (Shimano Octalink BB weighs 225g. Total w/ BB=795g.)
SRAM weighs 725g. with BB. Costs about $190 (BB included) at BikeTiresDirect (before any discounts).
Shimano weighs 820g. Cost $260 or so (less on sale), plus another $40 for bottom bracket.