I always thought the SRAM vs Shimano thing was interesting. Having ridden both:
SRAM very beginner friendly and great if you do light / progressive braking.
Shimano great if you are an abrupt braker, but not beginner friendly.
I race cars and the fastest way is to brake once late and hard. The problem is this is also the riskiest way to brake. Add to this the "wandering" bite point and Shimano becomes a very scary option. I prefer Shimano, but completely understand why others hate them. I find mine wander ride to ride, but stay consistent through a ride so the first part of the ride I am adapting to where it bites then I am good to go. Riding SRAM I always want more power earlier in the throw.
Sept. 28, 2020, 9:19 a.m. - Allen Lloyd
I always thought the SRAM vs Shimano thing was interesting. Having ridden both: SRAM very beginner friendly and great if you do light / progressive braking. Shimano great if you are an abrupt braker, but not beginner friendly. I race cars and the fastest way is to brake once late and hard. The problem is this is also the riskiest way to brake. Add to this the "wandering" bite point and Shimano becomes a very scary option. I prefer Shimano, but completely understand why others hate them. I find mine wander ride to ride, but stay consistent through a ride so the first part of the ride I am adapting to where it bites then I am good to go. Riding SRAM I always want more power earlier in the throw.