'I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take three long rides on the SRAM group in the hills and beach roads around Monterey before and during the Sea Otter Classic. I was doubly fortunate to ride with it on my own bike, even, since test ride bikes generally are not offered in 65cm frame sizes. I found the feel of the lever shape to be quite comfortable, the brakes and crankset worked great, and the movement of the chain between cogs and chainrings was nice and smooth. There is definitely a learning curve to the shifters, but after around eight hours on the bike I am as comfortable with the SRAM shifting system as I am with Ergo Power or STI...' More