Submitted by
oldminiman
a Racer
from FRANCE Date Reviewed: July 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
I have a full RSX set up. The gears provide a smooth change although I have just renewed the 2 jockey wheels, rear cassette and chain dur to wear.
Weaknesses:
Brakes are a bit weak but adequate
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 105 Too notchy
Bike Setup:
Specialized Alez Team with full RSX set up, 52 Crank, 12-28 rear cassette
Bottom Line:
A very good STI set up all running smoothly together and remaining reliable over the past 10K kilom. The set up was brought 2nd hand so I am not sure how many the chain set had done before the chain broke, a lot I think. Now all is replaced it is running well and I can see no reason to upgrade. Perhaps it is a bit dated and perhaps the levers are a bit scratched but otherwise it is good, reliable and seems cheap.
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Submitted by
Mike Warner
a Racer
from Cupertino, CA Date Reviewed: December 13, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Toad's
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Light, precise shifting Cheap
Weaknesses:
Heavy Weak brakes
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 105 Shimano Ultegra
Bike Setup:
Novara Strada
Bottom Line:
This is an awesome group for the price. I have had it for three years, and it still shifts like the day I bought it. I think it shifts better than the 105 group, which I found to be a bit notchy. My bike came with a 53-tooth big ring, but I have the triple. Evidently the double comes with a smaller ring. Brakes can be scary on long, steep downhills. I don't know if it's the pads or what. A good choice if you want a decent group, but don't want to spend alot of money.
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Submitted by
jamie
a Racer
from nova scotia Date Reviewed: November 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
wrandyees
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
it shifts better than XTR
Weaknesses:
it's heavy but its cheep.
Similar Products Used:
no, others
Bike Setup:
98 GT force road bike
Bottom Line:
This is my first road bike. I use it mainly for training for mountain bike racing but I am going to race road on it soon. I have all RSX except for the brakes and front deraileur. I have the 2 ring crank set. So far I am very satisfied with RSX. It shifts fast and smooth. I think Shimano should maybe put a bigger big ing than 52 teeth. With the price considered I will give this 5 dead burning horses.
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Submitted by
Gunner
a Weekend Warrior
from Indiana Date Reviewed: July 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Ghost Track
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
Hey Ray. Why are you putting this on a MOUNTAIN BIKING site?
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Submitted by
Ray
a Weekend Warrior
from State College, PA Date Reviewed: July 21, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
cheap triple crankset finish has held up well
Weaknesses:
heavy VERY weak brakes too small chainrings
Bottom Line:
This gruppo is a cheap way to get STI for a 2*7 or 3*7 set up. The worst parts of the group are the crank and the brakes. The brakes are so darn weak. Not up to the task of stopping me, 165 lbs, and my bike, 27 lbs, at all. I've upgraded the pads and cables but they are still wimpy. The crankset was spec'ed with too small of chainrings, 46-36-26. It should have been at least 48-38-26 or better yet 50-40-30.
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