Like most sites we make a small amount of money if you buy something after clicking on one of those links. Properly setup, both Shimano 105 and SRAM Rival 22 offer similar levels of performance to the top-level components from their respective manufacturers, it’s just that they’re a little heavier. Sram Rival 22 or Shimano 105 11 speed - posted in Buyers Guide: Just getting everyones views on the above in the market to replace mine. They are both in the same market so I was wondering which is better? If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99. Learn how Shimano 105 and Sram Rival groupsets compare and which one should you choose. 2 Nov 2010 #1 Top; Hey Guys, Looking at new bikes atm, and have seen a couple which I like, with the only main difference being the … I do like the hoods on the SRAM stuff better and feel they look better. However, the SRAM brakes have a more progressive feel and are easier to modulate. Here's some more information on how road.cc makes money. Shimano 105 is of a far superior build quality. This version has been completely updated to reflect the differences between Rival 22 and the newer Shimano 105 R7000 groupset. Both are superb brands in their own rights offering some of the best cycling components in the world. And since the official guidance in any case opens up... Terry saddles used to have a great reputation regarding its women's saddles. Compares to Campagnolo: Athena, Chorus, Record. If 105 was the same weight and price as Apex, ... opinions base on Sram Rival verses Shimano Ultegra. The choice of material for both the Shimano 105 and the SRAM Rival 22 chainsets is aluminum, and both save weight by being hollow. It’s a very light action thanks to polymer coated cables. I own a 2011 look 566 with rival and a 2011 felt with 5700 105. Each system has its strengths. A popular comparison is the SRAM Rival vs Shimano 105, as they are direct competitors. There’s no direct mount option in the Rival 22 lineup but the dual pivot callipers come with very good SwissStop pads. Now pushing 50, he's riding road and gravel bikes most days for fun and fitness rather than training for competitions. The road bike hierarchy goes from Shimano 2300, to Sora, Tiagra, Shimano 105, Ultegra, and up to Dura-Ace. A complete Shimano 105 groupset, available in both silver and black finishes, costs from £559 while a SRAM Rival 22 groupset is priced from £524. The main variation is the … You’re looking at weights from around 260g for both brands, depending on the size option you choose. Your subscription will help us to do more. SRAM RIVAL VS 105. Shimano offers 105 cranks in 165, 170, 172.5 and 175mm lengths – which will cover the vast majority of people –while SRAM provides all of those plus 167.5mm and 177.5mm options. With both SRAM and Shimano, you need to choose the correct sized rear derailleur for the gears you are running. • © 2008–present unless otherwise stated. The levers of the SRAM Rival 22 Hydro system (above, £284 per wheel) are chunky, though not as large as SRAM’s original hydraulic levers, and some people just don’t like the look of the tall front end. They're so easy to feather and control, even when braking from the hoods, that they'll instantly put a smile on your face. Ribble have the 105 for £279 and the Rival 22 for £316. Both Shimano 105 R7000 and SRAM Rival 22 are 11-speed groupsets, with 11 sprockets on the rear wheel and a double chainset, While Shimano 105 was updated just a couple of years ago, SRAM Rival 22 is largely unchanged since 2014 as SRAM has concentrated on developing 12-speed eTap wireless electronic shifting, Shimano 105 is the world's most popular groupset, and you'll find it as original equipment on hundreds of models of bike; SRAM Rival is less common, but is popular with small manufacturers, The main difference between the two is the shifting interface: Shimano has two levers for separate up- and down-shifting, SRAM has just one for both. This makes it easier to set up, as you do not need a chain tool to break the chain. Rival 22 shifters are about 150g lighter. Either way, the aim of this article is to explain the differences so you can make an informed choice. SRAM boasts that you don’t need to adjust the position of your front derailleur (below) to avoid your chain rubbing on the side plates, no matter which sprocket you’re using. Road.cc buyer's guides are maintained and updated by John Stevenson. You tap the paddle to change to smaller gears and push it further to select bigger gears. These two groupsets are so similar in terms of performance that it’s easier to compare their differences. As far as possible that means recommending equipment that we have actually reviewed, but we also include products that are popular, highly-regarded benchmarks in their categories. This will also tell you whether you find the hoods of one brand more comfortable than those of the other. how would you explain the exact same Canyon bike now being approx £500 cheaper in Ireland than in the UK? Therefore, there is not much of a difference between the two. Shimano. I may change to another bike which has a SRAM rival. Therefore, I recommend trying each one before you buy to make sure you make the right decision for you. You’re likely to spend a lot of your riding time with your hands resting on them. – The SRAM rival is near to SHIMANO 105 groupset. Will be getting a new bike soon and was curious about SRAM components. Properly setup, both Shimano 105 and SRAM Rival 22 offer similar levels of performance to the top-level components from their respective manufacturers, it’s just that they’re a little heavier. Starting right at the beginning, a groupset is a component manufacturer’s collection of mechanical parts, usually covering the derailleurs, shifters, brakes, chainset, bottom bracket, cassette and chain. sram rival vs 105. sram rival vs 105. Thread starter chrishodges; Start date 2 Nov 2010; C. chrishodges Active Member. If you have smaller hands, the Shimano 105 allows you to adjust the reach by 10mm to suit. When it comes to axle options, you can choose between 24mm and 30mm with the SRAM Rival 22 chainset, while Shimano only offers a 24mm axle. In case you were wondering … Gear Numbers, Endurance vs Race Bike: How they Compare & Which One …, Zwift Review: What you need to know about Zwift, Shimano GRX vs 105: Which Groupset Should You Choose. Tom Fortune has been reviewing cycling products for several years from his home in the French Alps. You can choose a SRAM cassette with a range of 11-36. Explore the complete archive of reviews of groupsets on road.cc. Both SRAM and Shimano make smooth and reliable chains that should not give you too much trouble. In ascending order from SRAM: Rival, Force, Red. We continuously update and republish our guides, checking prices, availability and looking for the best deals. Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s head-to-head look at the two cheapest 11-speed groupsets, Shimano 105 R7000 and SRAM Rival 22. The SRAM version uses what the manufacturer calls Yaw technology. In use, the biggest difference you’ll notice between 105 and Rival 22 – and between any other Shimano and SRAM groupsets, come to that – is in the way the shifters work. They have a very solid feel and modulation is excellent. I rode down there over Xmas - and then rode straight home. I just feel the shimano is smoother and significantly quieter. Don't disagree. Email John with comments, corrections or queries. As far as 105 vs Apex, I came from SRAM Rival before going to 105 5800. La SRAM anterior al Grupo Rojo más nuevo ha estado muerta en último lugar. You can get the 105 chainset in a standard 53/39-tooth option, semi-compact 52/36,  compact 50/34. When we reviewed 105 here on road.cc, we found that the new cam design of the front derailleur combined with the other tweaks to the group made for a slightly improved shift. Shimano 105 is much more commonly fitted as original equipment on complete bikes than SRAM Rival 22. These offer the advantage of more power than rim brakes while being less affected by wet conditions. A SRAM Rival 22 chain weighs a claimed 259g for 114 links while our Shimano 105 chain weighed 265g for 116 links, so they’re about the same. One SRAM cassette covers 11-36 teeth, although you’d have to use that as part of a 1x system with a specially designed rear derailleur. SRAM Next up the line is Rival , which can also use a wide range WiFli rear derailleur and cassette, but … However, this does not mean the SRAM Rival 22 chainset is not a good one, and it still offers an excellent level of stiffness. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site. July 2020. Rival is the next step up from the entry level 10-speed Apex and SRAM states that it is ‘for the dedicated rider whose demands are different, not lower than the professionals’. The performance of the two systems are pretty equal, but you may prefer how one works more than the other. The reason behind this is that when you change to a larger gear, the front derailleur cage rotates, so your chain does not rub on the side plates. My feed has become inundated with irrelevant adverts. Both 105 and Rival 22 are compatible with tyres up to 28mm. When we reviewed it we said, “Regardless of how much power you put through the cranks, there’s no detectable flex there whatsoever.”, Shimano lead the field here but we’ve been impressed by the SRAM Rival 22 chainset too. The way the shifters work on each groupset is the biggest differentiator between the two. What makes Shimano preferable is their constantly upgrading their components. Shimano’s 105 R7000 GS rear derailleur will handle up to a 34-tooth maximum sprocket, while the mid-cage version of SRAM’s Rival rear derailleur (above) allows you to use a maximum sprocket size of 32-teeth. 105 and Rival 22 are the third tier road groupsets from their respective manufacturers. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99. Location St Albans. Mat has been in cycling media since 1996, on titles including BikeRadar, Total Bike, Total Mountain Bike, What Mountain Bike and Mountain Biking UK, and he has been editor of 220 Triathlon and Cycling Plus. If you have a frame with direct mount points, you can use the BR-7010 versions (£44.99) built to the same SLR-EV design but with two frame mounting points rather than the traditional single. If you tell a Campagnolo snob that Rival compares to Athena you will have a … This spacing ensures that you get strength where it is needed the most. This post might contain affiliate links for which we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Both systems are 11-speed, but it is possible to use different cassettes for alternative gear ranges. Shimano’s 105 twin pivot brake callipers (below) are exceptionally good, offering loads of power and plenty of control. The Shimano 105 chainset is available in a standard 53/39-tooth option, a semi-compact 52/36, and a compact 50/34. Hi cyclists, I am ridding my first roadbike with a shimano 105 group set. A complete Shimano 105 R7000 groupset, available in both silver and black finishes, costs about £600 at RRP while a SRAM Rival 22 groupset is priced from £524. – No. The battle between SRAM and Shimano is something that is never settled and is a rivalry that burns on. Rival 22 RRP: £220 | Typical price: £126.44. The Shimano 105 chainset is well known for its stiffness, which trumps the SRAM Rival. Shifting at the front operates in a similar way. You put it there, like everybody else, so you can conveniently charge... Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc The Grind: SRAM vs Shimano gearing for gravel. A SRAM Rival 22 chain weighs a claimed 259g for 114 links while our Shimano 105 chain weighed 265g for 116 links, so they’re about the same. 105 RRP: £199.99 | Typical price: £187.00 105 RRP: £32.99 | Typical price: £35.00 There are three main manufacturers of groupsets, Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM. Dave Atkinson wrote: " It's not a seismic change, but the front shifts are a bit lighter and more predictable than with the previous version.". There’s not much to choose between them in terms of weight, the 105 front derailleur weighs 95g and the Rival 22 one a claimed 89g with a chainspotter included (to stop the chain coming off the inside of the inner chainring; you don’t get one of these with 105). You can buy SRAM’s Rival 22 chainset with 52/36, 50/34, or 46/36-tooth options. SRAM’s Rival 22 brakes are dual pivot and come with the excellent SwissStop brake pads. I have never seen a ground anchor that that put it's loop under the concrete, looks proper effective and only to be installed during construction. Shimano tops out with Dura-Ace, then moves through Ultegra, 105, Tiagra, Sora and Claris, while Red is SRAM’s top-of-the-range groupset, before you get to Force, Rival and Apex. You can get some excellent prices on most sets at the moment, Ultegra is only £432! I got a pair of prescription Oakley sunglasses from Extreme Eyewear, and can't recommend them highly enough. Rival 22 RRP: £74 pr | Typical price: £57.99 pr. SRAM Rival vs Shimano 105. In our review Big Dave wrote: "I've been using the brakes on my race bike, which has Swiss Side Hadron 485 wheels that have an alloy brake track, and the brake performance is about as good as you're going to find for a rim brake. That's interesting that the shifters feel similar - I've never tried SRAM but they look smaller than Shimano in the pictures. Whichever system you choose, you get hydraulic disc brakes. Is SRAM better than 105? We’ve not had any issues with SRAM Rival 22 shifting either. I'm only trying to be clear on what the law says, not defending its wisdom. Tel 01225 588855. Overall. For the R7000 version of 105, Shimano has introduced an 11-34 cassette to provide an even wider gear range, and we've found that the GS rear derailleur will even work with the 11-40 cassette Shimano makes for its mountain bike systems. We’ve found that bleeding the SRAM brakes is a bit more of an involved process than it is with Shimano.