Rizal Philippines
January 26, 2018
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As preparation for my forthcoming OEM Bianchi Oltre bike, I tried to look for a group set that would be worthy the bike that will be bought
I thought of Ultegra R8000. But at P30,000 (I can get from online at P29,000) It weighs 2,200 grams+ We can get an equivalent value same weight 6800. Some say you can get a good value at P17,000 but none can give a quote. I nearly got one from Mars Kingdome at P21,000 but changed their mind and upped the price to P25,000. I would rather get an R8000
Eto sayang, from whom I bought the SRAM red, he sold his Durare for only P34,000 (50% of the current price of Durace)
SRAM red for Sale -Bike Parts for Sale
And then I saw this ad last Sunday evening. Posted in November selling a SRAM red group I texted and pm him and he called me up. I saw the parts last Wed, He gave me a senior citizen discount.
Today I paid the amount and got the parts. The SRAM red weighs 1975 grams and is lighter than Durace. My problem will be the bottom bracket that is special since the drive side is 24 mm and the non drive side is 22 mm. Riders, former student who use it swear by the crisp shifts, and better braking. It takes some doing though getting used to double tap: short tap for downshift (high gear) and long tap for upshift (low gear)
I bought a group set at 1/4 I would have paid for Durace, and 1/2+ for what I would have paid for Ultegra. I am so happy for my achievement today Thanks sir Bjay. for the opportunity and the senior citizen discount
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aluminum crank axle
of the shifter
nut
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crisp precise shifts (vs 1.4:1 sa shimano)
Sram Chains
The SRAM group set have beautiful and attractive graphics and are lightweight. The red group is lighter than a Durace. However I got mine for a bargain for many reasons: may mga deep scratches, mga kinalawang, and because the seller like Atty Fortun was generous and was kind to senior citizen. Salamat sir. Bjay.
