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| 3087.1 | They work for me | MKOTS3::claptn.mko.dec.com::raymond | | Thu May 16 1996 13:07 | 10 |
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I upgraded my TREK 2120 from barend shifters to the STI type last year.
I really like the way they work. I find it easier than the barend
shifters. So far I have not had any problems with them.
I have seen more and more bicycle companies coming out with this type of
shifting. I dont think it's new technology anymore so the bugs should be
all worked out by now.
MikeR
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| 3087.2 | | MROA::MESSIER | | Thu May 16 1996 18:40 | 7 |
| I bought a Cannondale R500 the year before they went to the RSX
shifters. After a couple of years of downtube shifting, I decided
to upgrade to RSX shifters last year and think they're great. It
makes everything so easy, and I find myself making better use of the
gears, as the shifters, brake levers, and "riding position" are all
up front.
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| 3087.3 | Wrong topic title? | ROWLET::AINSLEY | DCU Board of Directors Candidate | Mon May 20 1996 15:51 | 10 |
| This appears to be a general question about the reliability of
brake-hood shifting in general, rather than specifically RSX.
I believe that RSX is the entry-level STI shifting from Shimano for
road bikes.
I'm afraid I've had mine for too short of a time to come to any
conclusions about reliability.
Bob
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| 3087.4 | | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Tue May 21 1996 07:15 | 9 |
| If general reliability is the question, I've been running
my Campy Record Ergos for a few years now. They have close
20k miles on them without a problem (including having
survived one nasty criterium crash).
Of course, Campy is legendary for their bullet-proof
design.
Chip
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| 3087.5 | I like Campy/Sachs | EDSCLU::NICHOLS | | Tue May 21 1996 09:00 | 10 |
| I can vouch for Campy (or Sachs in my case) reliability. My set hit the
ground at 40+ mph. I bent the brake lever, and took a chunk out of the 'case.'
That was 1.5k miles ago. They still work fine, except I occasionally bind the
upshift lever w/ brake lever.
Cant say anything about Shimano, except I liked the Campy/Sachs better.
ymmv
.02
--roger (who still has a circle of bright purple skin on his knee)
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| 3087.6 | I'm amazed | HERON::16.40.96.211::HEMMINGS | Lanterne Rouge | Tue May 21 1996 10:44 | 7 |
| I don't think the Ergo or STI versions will ever be as good or reliable as
the old frame fitting versions. Anyone who can remember the arrival of the
steering column gearshift on cars in the 50's will also remember how dreadful
they were in comparison with the stick fixed directly on the box.
Like I said before, I'm amazed the Ergo's and STI's work as well as they do,
there's just too many bits to go wrong.
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| 3087.7 | | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Tue May 21 1996 14:03 | 4 |
| -1 come on Robin, step into the 90's. I promise it won't
hurt one bit :-)
Chip
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| 3087.8 | can I fit Ergo to an Ordinary ? | HERON::virenq.vbo.dec.com::HEMMINGS | Lanterne Rouge | Fri May 24 1996 05:17 | 18 |
| But, I AM in the '90's -
The 1890's of course ....
No, don't get me wrong, there are some modern things I agree with, and I have
1 bike with Mirage Ergo and it works fine, but I repeat, I am still surprised
it works as well as it does - it offends my engineering mind.
It's a question of choice - I wouldn't say it's an essential which would make
me skimp on other things just to have it, but it's nice. For example, if the
difference between Ergo and non-Ergo meant in my mind a better pair of wheels
or a better frame - then I'd buy non-Ergo. On the other hand if I was an
overpaid American I would be buying top of the range with all the bells and
whistles, wouldn't I??
Whoops, nearly forgot the obligatory ;>)
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| 3087.9 | | WMOIS::GIROUARD_C | | Fri May 24 1996 07:43 | 1 |
| Over-paid american, eh? :-)
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| 3087.10 | une gousse d'ail, seulement | HERON::16.40.96.211::HEMMINGS | Lanterne Rouge | Fri May 24 1996 09:51 | 5 |
| most of my colleagues take what I say with a pinch of garlic - I advise you
to do the same ...
;>)
PS I hope this trip in July comes off - I'm looking forward to it!!
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