# Electronic shifting vs mechanical vs hydraulic shifting Shimano vs Sram vs Campag rim vs disc brakes

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**Category:** Equipment\
**Tags:** bike-setup, bike, power-meter\
**Created:** [December 20, 2019, 12:36am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electronic-shifting-vs-mechanical-vs-hydraulic-shifting-shimano-vs-sram-vs-campag-rim-vs-disc-brakes/26177 "2019-12-20T00:36:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Cleanneon98](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/cleanneon98/32/80252_2.png) [@Cleanneon98](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Cleanneon98)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2019, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electronic-shifting-vs-mechanical-vs-hydraulic-shifting-shimano-vs-sram-vs-campag-rim-vs-disc-brakes/26177/23 "2019-12-21T14:02:49Z")

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Froome is also known for riding oval/osymetric rings, that doesn’t make them the best. Looking at Froome’s/Ineos equipment and then just blatantly saying that it’s the best thing in the world because they ride it is frankly a bit ignorant.

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**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electronic-shifting-vs-mechanical-vs-hydraulic-shifting-shimano-vs-sram-vs-campag-rim-vs-disc-brakes/26177/24 "2019-12-21T14:34:41Z")

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> [@Cleanneon98](#):
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> Froome’s/Ineos equipment and then just blatantly saying that it’s the best thing in the world because they ride it is frankly a bit ignorant.

Ignoring the OP’s comments here, but the above is absolutely correct. Their product choices 100% belie the “marginal gains” nonsense they parrot. Pinarellos are heavy and not known to be very aero (and yes, I acknowledge that they still likely hit the UCI weight minimum). Their choice in this year’s Tour of Lightweight wheels on some stages also shows that they do not pick the best equipment. Kask TT lies can be fast for some people, but are usually slower for the majority of riders (unless you keep your head below your shoulders). Oval chainrings are a myth that have tried across decades with no proof that they are more efficient.

Just because the “best” team in the world uses certain equipment does not mean they are the “best” product choice. Sponsorship and ignorance are large factors in their products.

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**Author:** ![dsirrom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dsirrom/32/132165_2.png) [@dsirrom](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dsirrom)\
**Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/electronic-shifting-vs-mechanical-vs-hydraulic-shifting-shimano-vs-sram-vs-campag-rim-vs-disc-brakes/26177/25 "2019-12-22T16:37:13Z")

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Thanks - that at least confirms my approach so far has been reasonable.  
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