Force v. Rival

Triathlon Forum
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I am having a new road bike built up and am torn between gruppos.

Traditionally, I have been an avid Campy user, but the price & weight differences with SRAMs offerings are making it awfully tempting to switch. However, I am uncertain if Force is too much or if Rival is too little.

My strength in triathlon is definitely the bike, so I spend far more time atop my road rig (Sandvik Ti frame with full Chorus gruppo) with local clubs than I do in training for the swim or the run. All the same, my new road bike will be somewhat modest (Cannondale CAAD9), due in large part to my limited budget. Still, I would rather not switch the 2003 Chorus gruppo from the Sandvik to the C-dale.

Yeah, I know I’m wanting it all and without paying for it but would like to hear some opinions/input about Force and Rival. Drop a line here if you’ve something informative to say. Thanks.//d

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according to sram, and everyone else that I’ve heard talking about it. force and rival use the exact mechanicals, force has all that pretty black stuff though.

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FYI once red comes out both force and rival will be going down in price
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Force and Rival are exactly the same mechanically. Only difference is the fancy Ti and C bits on Force. Red is better, though, cuz I decided any sub-2kg group automatically trumps anything below it, even if they work the same.

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ProBikeKit has
http://www.probikekit.com/_img_64x82/a8058.jpg
Shimano Dura Ace 7800 Double Groupset
for USD$859

hard to go past that for anything from Scram or Campag at that price
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Sorry, I don’t do Shimano. Thanks for the FYI, though.//d