my rear wheel was stolen!

smoggysteve

SmoggySteve wrote:

Stick to what you had. The crank is irrelevant. If money is tight you could go down in price to a 105 but you must stick a Shimano cassette on the rear as the rear derailleur has to match it by make. I think but aint sure that some SRAM are compatable. A 10 sp ultegra cassette can be bought for around £50 at mo while sales are on.

This was my second post. I say I'm not sure cos I wasn't 100% sure. I knew some were compatible, but without having a definite answer I wasn't going to say yes. I have very little personal experience of either SRAM or shimano on road bikes. But from people I ride with, some of them don't hold the more budget freindly SRAM kit in high regard. I'm sure a SRAM red is excellent but how well does the tech filter down on this brand compared to shimano? That's another subject though. I never at any point say they were NOT compatible so get your fact right before you suggest I was giving wrong advice. It's a forum, other people who come and give advice confirmed that you can use SRAM, if you want to take a light hearted comment so seriously that you decide to get on your moral high horse I think you need to look a bit harder at yourself.

Rant over. Have a happy 2013

Yossie

For the love of all things merciful, sweet and gentle in the world, why would you want anything else apart from Red on your bike anyway?

Sometimes you maniacs scare me.

Remember - make the leap.

trekvet

Some of you chaps sound like you've lost the...

Back on topic with; don't forget the tyre and tube. While you are in the LBS get them to fit the cassette, won't take a minute, then ask for a discount on the whole lot. Fit the wheel at home. Centralise the brake. Adjust the gears if need be, but if you don't know how, have a cup of tea and see: http://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#rear